Afternoon Delight: How to Upgrade a 2012 GMC Sierra in an Afternoon (and for Under a Grand)!
The GMC Sierra is a great truck to grab on the cheap. There were a lot of engine options for the 2012 year, like the 4.3L Vortec V6, and V8s in […]
Podcast: Trey McFarland from RaceTec Pistons Dives Deep Into Piston Tech & How to Choose the Best Pistons for Your Engine
Most engine builders will tell you, the buck stops at the piston. After all, the piston is what takes the brunt of the fuel, air, and spark that you’ve worked […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips and Techniques for Tuning Up HEI Distributors
I was checking the timing on my small block Camaro yesterday and noticed that the timing doesn’t return to initial like it should. I set my initial timing at 14 […]
Save the Slide! Car Control Tips from a Professional Race Car Driver
Want to keep your Mustang on the road when you leave Cars And Coffee this Sunday? Simple: Look Where You Want to Go. All of driving, like most sports, is based […]
Track Time: Tools and Equipment for the Novice Drag Racer
Let’s say you have car you’ve spent a lot of time and sweat to build. It’s fast, or at least you think so. Your buddies are pressing you to get […]
iRacing 101: The Ins and Outs of iRacing
What’s a racer with an itchy accelerator foot to do when they can’t be at the track? Do what thousands of your fellow competitors do and go iRacing. iRacing is […]
Track Day Suspension & Shock Tuning Tips from the Chassis Experts at QA1
We recently came across this insightful blog post from our pals, the suspension experts over at QA1. Given how popular track day and autocross events are nowadays, we thought we’d […]
Crew Chief Confidential: A Longtime Crew Chief’s Perspective on the NHRA’s Pro Stock Rule Changes
Like anyone who competes in drag racing, Rob Downing has experienced a wide range of emotions since becoming an NHRA crew chief in 1998. During his 13 years as crew chief […]
Race-Day Tuning is Often the Difference Between Winning and Losing
NORWALK, OH – We can’t control the weather. Just ask every bride, golfer or outdoor event planner, ever. In most life situations, temperature and precipitation are the only weather-related things […]
Tools for Tuning Holley Carburetors: You Need More Than You Think
Recently I found myself setting up a Holley Ultra XP carburetor. When I looked at my workbench, I was actually surprised by the sheer number of tools laid out. I’m […]