Little Red Corvette Part 2: Front Suspension Surprises with My 1971 C3
Welcome back to our Little Red Corvette series, an in-depth look at the problems encountered and the fixes made on my 1971 C3 Vette. In Part 1, I explained how […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Drag Car That Pulls at Launch
I have a 1970 Pontiac Tempest that I recently bought from a bracket racer. It has a 540ci big-block Chevy with a TH400 and a bolt-in 9-inch rear axle that […]
What’s the Difference Between Radial- & Axial-Mount Brake Calipers? Which One’s Better?
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the braking universe. […]
The Right Tools for Separating Ball Joints and Splitting Tie Rod Ends
For the most part, separating ball joints from a spindle or splitting tie rod ends isn’t a major task. There is one very important thing to remember—when you a split […]
How To Choose the Right Bilstein Shocks for a C3 Corvette
The Summit Racing website has more than 12,000 listings for shock absorbers. The selection ranges from simple hydraulic shocks to gas-charged, single- and double-adjustable, off-road, and specialized racing shocks for […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Easy Brake Pad Upgrades for a Truck That Tows a Car Trailer
I just bought a ’93 Chevy pickup that I’m gradually fixing it up. The front rotors need replacing and I’m probably going to add rebuilt calipers. This got me to […]
Easy Does It: How To Vacuum Bleed Brakes Yourself
I’m not sure if anyone reading this actually enjoys bleeding brakes. The traditional two-person brake bleeding process—one to do the actual brake bleeding while the other pushes the brake pedal—works […]
An In-Depth Look at Brake Fluid Boiling Points & How It Impacts Brake System Performance
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the braking universe. […]
Spring Thaw: Inspect Your Race Car Now Before Hitting the Track
Procrastination usually reigns supreme. I’m good at it. When last year’s drag racing season ended, I’m willing to bet a lot of you just dropped the car in your shop […]
What’s Better: Solid or Ventilated Discs in Your Brake System?
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the braking universe. […]