In an earlier video, we covered the process of checking crankshaft end play. As our partners at Summit Racing explained, crankshaft end play, or thrust, is a delicate balance. Too […]
Crankshafts are among the most abused engine components because transmissions create tremendous forward force on them, especially in high performance applications. That’s why it’s important to check crankshaft thrust clearance, […]
Hot Rod Home School continues with your another job that aspiring home mechanics can perform to get their feet wet: brake replacement. Particularly, we’re talking about brake pads and brake […]
There are four things to know when considering whether to use a high-amp alternator. First, do you really need a high-output alternator? Most factory alternators are rated at 65 to […]
Ken Lingenfelter, in addition to owning Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, also owns a private, world-class auto collection. The cousin of Lingenfelter Performance founder and former NHRA driver John Lingenfelter, Ken acquired […]
Camshaft bearings are sized to fit into the cam housing bore in a specific order. They also must be driven into position perfectly straight, with the oil galley holes lined […]
The in-person car shows, cruise-ins and races will be back someday. Like you, we can hardly wait. Until then, our friends at Summit Racing have been hosting online car shows on their […]
In today’s video, our friends at U-Haul share an excellent demonstration on trailer weight distribution safety. This video demonstrates exactly how the weight placement of your trailer’s cargo can affect […]
Sway bars or — more accurately — anti-roll bars are designed to resist a vehicle’s tendency to pitch from side to side while cornering. In today’s video, the vehicle-stability experts […]
This year’s edition of Muscle Car Match-Ups pitted old school rides vs. new school rides. After the first-round match-ups where one classic faced off against the best modern muscle cars […]
