Get Illuminated: All About Automotive Light Bulbs
When it comes to automotive light bulbs, most of us think about headlights and turn signals. But there are way more bulbs in the average car than you may even […]
EFI 101: 5 Things to Consider When Converting from a Carburetor to Electronic Fuel Injection
Making the switch from a carburetor to electronic fuel injection is pretty popular nowadays and it’s easy to understand why; electronic fuel injection can increase your engine’s reliability, improve its […]
Why Engine Oil Filter Magnets Are a Good Idea
Automotive oil filter magnets have been around for nearly as long as the internal combustion engine—so what makes us skeptical of their purpose? They can be expensive for one thing. […]
Gauge 101: What is a Sending Unit? We Examine Common Sender Types for Fuel Level, Oil Pressure & Water Temperature Gauges
In the context of automotive vehicle gauges, a sending unit is how the gauge receives the information it displays. That means most gauges in your dashboard are probably connected to […]
How To Switch From A Mechanical Fuel Pump To An Electric One
A huge majority of drag race cars are equipped with electric fuel pumps. No secret, and more than a few street cars have them too. Of course, EFI cars are […]
All About Brakes: Tips from a Professional Racer
Got the GO? Now get the WHOA. Let’s talk braking, stopping that built, boosted, nitrous-shotted, beauty of yours. For safety, first; and because in racing, it is corner entry that […]
Street HP—Going Your Classic Holley 4150 One Better!
Who could resist the classic Holley 4150 double pumper carburetor with mechanical secondaries and a throaty voice—an American classic for generations of street performance weekend drag racing enthusiasts? Not many […]
Fire in the Hole: 24 Tips When Starting A Fresh Engine for the First Time
Building a fresh engine, plugging it in the car, and firing it up is a big undertaking (not inexpensive either). No secret to anyone out there we’re sure. When the […]
Let’s Talk Turbochargers: A Glossary of Common Turbo Terms, Parts & Components
For modern performance enthusiasts, there’s a lot to learn when it comes to making horsepower with turbochargers. The big push in today’s world is the ease with which horsepower can […]
Track Day Suspension & Shock Tuning Tips from the Chassis Experts at QA1
We recently came across this insightful blog post from our pals, the suspension experts over at QA1. Given how popular track day and autocross events are nowadays, we thought we’d […]