Mailbag: Choosing Between Even and Split-Duration Camshafts
Q: I’m building a 440 for a Ramcharger. The engine will have to pull about 9,000 pounds GCW so I want a lot of low to midrange power. The engine is […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Installing and Tuning Your Shifter for Optimum Performance
I just finished replacing the clutch in my ’72 Nova and put the Hurst shifter back on my Muncie four-speed but when I drove the car, something is definitely wrong. […]
How “Loaded” Shocks/Struts Can Save You Some Suspension Install Time & Hassle
Make no mistake, shocks and struts are regular wear items. That’s because, as your car or truck racks up miles, your struts and shocks will fatigue and lose the ability […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Brittany Force Wins Top Fuel, Joins Hagan and Enders in 2017 New England Winners Circle
Brittany Force raced to the Top Fuel victory for her first win of the season Sunday at the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Matt Hagan […]
A Little Setback: Engine Mounting Strategies for Drag Racing
Just how important is engine mounting in a drag car? Very. Consider the case of a common rear-wheel drive production line car: Typically, mounts are laid out in a three-point […]
Christine’s Back! 5 Cars That Should Play Her Role if the Remake is Set in the Present Day
News from Hollywood trickled out earlier this month that John Carpenter’s classic horror movie adaptation “Christine” is getting a remake. Based on a novel by Steven King, “Christine” is essentially […]
Understanding Lumens, LEDs & Light Output: A Garage & Shop Light Buyer’s Guide
A long time ago, I built a pretty slick NHRA Stock Eliminator car in an unfinished 1,000 square foot garage—the car actually went on to win some major events, but […]
Buyer’s Guide: How to Select the Best Throttle Body Fuel Injection System for Your Car or Truck
Replacing your carburetor with fuel injection has never been easier. Throttle body injection (TBI) systems will often work great with your current engine setup and support future upgrades (like a […]
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 […]
Parts Bin: Not Just for Boats! Quiksilver Offers High Performance Circle Track Racing Crate Engines Too
Fun Fact: Did you know Mercury Marine played a large part in the production the overhead cam LT5 engine that powered the iconic C4 Corvette ZR-1? Yup, back in the […]