Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Examining Timing Advance in Street vs. Race Engines
Do you know of or are you a good source for questions about timing? I’m not talking about the basics. I think I have that figured out. A question I […]
SEMA 2025 Product Feature: FiTech Introduces Vintage 97 EFI Systems to Replace Stromberg Carburetors in Hot Rods & Early Fords
Las Vegas, Nevada – Thanks to its durability and reliability, the classic Stromberg 97 carburetor is a beloved icon of the pre/postwar hot rod, racing, and Ford communities. Yet at […]
Parts Bin: Update Your Car or Truck with the Timeless Look of Center Line Wheels
There was a time when Center Line wheels were *the* look to have on your classic Day Two muscle car. And as it turns out, that time is today. Yup, […]
Brake Tech: 6 Factors That Affect Pedal Firmness and Feel
According to the brake geniuses at StopTech, the following are the six primary factors that affect your vehicle’s brake feel. 1. Brake hoses Optimum pedal firmness cannot be achieved with […]
Fully Primed: Not All Electric Fuel Pumps Are Created Equal
Electric fuel pumps are, for the most part, standard equipment in drag racing. Ditto with fuel injected applications. But a lot of carbureted street cars use them too. Fair enough, […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Will LT1-Style Gen. 2 Aluminum Corvette Cylinder Heads Fit on an Earlier Gen. 1 Small Block Chevy?
Can I use a set of 1992 to 1996 aluminum cylinder heads from a Corvette on an earlier small block Chevy? I have a chance to pick up a set […]
Evans Waterless Coolant: Better Engine Protection When Things Heat Up
Since the 1930s, hot rodders and performance car enthusiasts have relied on engine coolants made from a mix of ethylene glycol, water, and corrosion inhibitors. While these water-based coolants do […]
NHRA 2014 Wrap-Up: DeJoria Gets First Mello Yello Win, Joins Brown and Johnson in Winner’s Circle
Alexis DeJoria raced to her first career Funny Car victory Sunday at the NHRA Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Antron Brown in Top Fuel and Allen Johnson in […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Money-Saving Tips for LS Swapping a Chevy II Nova
I have a 1966 Chevy II with a 327 and a four-speed. It’s a great car because it’s light and kinda nimble for a ‘60s car. I’m considering an LS […]
Good Day Sunshine: Installing a Cascadia 4×4 Solar Panel to Power a Race Car Trailer
You spend a lot of time in your car hauler during racing season. Having reliable electric power is not a luxury—it’s essential to run lights, cordless tools, winches, and keep […]