If ever there was a versatile power steering system, it is the old school Bendix power-assist steering system employed on more vintage automobiles and farm implements than we could ever […]
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 […]
In 1968, the toy manufacturer Mattel launched a new line of small model cars. The move was perhaps a bit of a gamble, as there was no shortage of other […]
In light of our favorite speed shop’s 55th birthday in 2023, we took a look at some of the gearhead milestones in both Summit Racing’s history and automotive history in […]
Anyone can slap a supercharger on a stock 505-horse LS7 and pick up an extra 200 horsepower. And thanks to the incredible untapped potential of GM’s factory LS7 cylinder heads, gaining huge […]
Any car builder will tell you that fast costs money. But, as Sloppy Mechanics demonstrates, there are still ways to build a wicked-quick car without help from Fort Knox. Hence […]
There are many questions related to adjusting tire pressure on a drag car, and it seems everyone has a different opinion. The reality is, every car will require a slightly […]
I’m thinking of installing an electric fuel pump in my ’69 Mustang. It has a small block and carburetor on it right now and eventually I’m going to run one […]