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It should come as no surprise that Torque Angle is the measurement of choice for some engine components (the main example being connecting rods). When tightening fasteners by way of […]

Q: I want to run E85 in my car. What should I know before changing fuels? … A: Many of us have seen the cars making huge power on E85 […]

Dart, with their ever evolving line of affordable SHP blocks; has added features once only found in high-end racing blocks. With new offerings for traditional small block, LS, and big […]

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 […]

Today’s modern hydraulic brake systems do a great job of bringing a moving vehicle to a screeching halt. But have you ever given much thought to how that magic happens? […]

Q: Do I need a high-volume or high-pressure oil pump? … A: When buying an oil pump, you have a few options. The right pump for you depends on how […]

I am thinking of using a big block Chevy rectangle port intake manifold on a set of aluminum Edelbrock heads that have big oval ports. Will that be okay or […]

Let’s skip a few thousand word dissertation on the basics of electricity and just say that, for brevity’s sake, there are two types of electrical power. Alternating current (AC) is […]

Lesson #2 in our Hot Rod Home School 101 course for beginning DIY mechanics: a basic tuneup. Again, these are the jobs fans on Summit Racing’s Facebook page helped identify […]

Editor’s note: The 1980s was a transition period for engine technology in America. The iconic carburetor gave way to fuel injection. Cubic inches were out, and liter designations marked a new era for […]