Extra Stuffing! Our Top 10 Favorite Engine Swap Projects
An engine swap is the bedrock of hotrodding. It’s been that way ever since someone first dropped a Flathead Ford V8 onto a spindly Model T frame. That paved the […]
Spring Time: What’s the Difference Between a Coil Spring and Leaf Spring?
While most gearheads probably already know the difference between a leaf spring and a coil spring in a car or truck suspension, we wanted to provide a simple 101 for […]
Racer Confidential (Part 4): 9 Ways to Improve Consistency at the Track
How does Warren Johnson seem to squeeze every last ounce of power from his engines? What is the secret to Greg Anderson’s consistency race in and race out? Those are […]
Campus Pit Stop #6: Northwestern Rebuilds its Baja SAE Team from the Ground Up
Editor’s Note: This is Part 6 of our Campus Pit Stop series of articles highlighting automotive engineering work being done on campuses across America. The series covers some of the […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Pros and Cons of E85 in Performance Applications
Old guy up in Canada scratching his head and wondering: A: Is the oxygen in ethanol as hard on aluminum parts as the information available on the web says it […]
Race Car in the Rough: What To Look for When Buying a Used Drag Car
Building a brand new drag car is not always in the cards. It can get expensive and wait times for a chassis or engine builder, parts, and so forth can […]
NHRA: Two-Time Pro Stock Champion Line Stands Between Enders-Stevens and History
Erica Enders-Stevens is well aware of the history on the line at this weekend’s 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. But her more […]
A Basic Tune-Up Guide for Side by Side UTVs
No matter how often you drive your side by side, there will inevitably come a day that calls for a simple, but thorough tune up. Many tuning tips are universal […]
Building a 5.3 LS for a Dirt Late Model LS Racing Class: An Interview, Dyno Results & Engine Parts List
It’s no secret that racing a Dirt Late Model has become expensive over the years—which, if we’re being frank, means it has become out of reach for many grassroots racers. […]
Set Yourself Up for Success at the Race Track with These Must-Have Tools
Winning in motorsports requires a rock-solid racecar, driver talent and preparation that begins at the shop. Readying your racer, (or show car, or street machine), before you hit the track […]