The Humble Screwdriver: The Most Mistreated Tool in the Toolbox?
Ponder the humble screwdrivers that live in a typical kitchen junk drawer. Some are used for probing. Some are used for prying. Some are used for scraping. Some are used […]
Back in Black Nighthawk LS Engine Build (Part 1): The Short Block
We recently were commissioned to build a street performance engine for AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association) to display at the 2015 Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis. We decided to build […]
Ford Unveils All-New 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport
After all the speculation, hype, and anticipation, the legend is finally back. No, we’re not talking about the second coming of Surge, the citrusy soft drink of the late 90s […]
Holley’s Uber-Cool Terminator Stealth EFI Another Easy Path to EFI Conversion
Last month, we took a close look at MSD’s entry-level Atomic EFI in the first of our articles designed to demystify electronic fuel injection for anyone interested in converting from carburetion […]
Facts & Myths: Things You Need to Know About the Ford Small Block V8
As America entered late 1950s, it became apparent there was consumer demand for smaller economical automobiles. With the Falcon and Comet in 1960 came a family of small lightweight six […]
An Introduction to Air Shifters & Pro Tips for Installing One
Not long ago, few people had ever heard of an air shifter. Today, at every drag strip in the world, they’re about as common as a radial slick. Wherever they’re […]
LS4 5.3L FWD Engine Upgrade Guide: Expert Advice for LS4 Mods to Maximize Performance
[Editor’s Note: No offense to the LS4 intended, but the most notable thing about it is that it’s usually the worst-possible choice for an LS engine swap project because it’s designed […]
Summit Racing Power! A 5.3L Cylinder Heads, Cam & Intake Upgrade Test
How much LS power is considered a lot these days? Forget the four-digit turbo motors for a minute, and let’s stick with naturally aspirated, all-motor combos. If we narrow things […]
The Original Outlaw Racer: The Big Red Camaro
The legend of the Big Red Camaro stretches back to 1987 when the father and son team of Dan and R.J. Gottlieb set out to build the ultimate muscle car. […]
Figure Four: A Guide to Tuning Your Four-Link Suspension System
Over the years, drag racers with door cars have gone through all sorts of suspension arrangements. Lift bars, slapper bars, Super Stock springs, leaf links, ladder bars, three-links, four-links, and […]