We’ll be the first to admit using a drill bit designed for wood to drill holes in steel or aluminum. The results were predicable–billows of smoke and holes that were […]

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 […]

Socket extensions are a staple of any good toolbox. Available in a wide selection of lengths, the proper extension lets you reach fasteners that would otherwise be inaccessible. Conventional extensions […]

Simple works, especially when it comes to wiring harnesses. A long time ago, I took a hard look at the stock wiring harness assemblies in one of my project cars. […]

I don’t think anyone reading this article likes doing a grease job on a car. It’s almost always messy, and you seem to need three hands to operate the grease […]

It’s easy to find or build big horsepower these days. It’s also easy for even seasoned car folks to get into trouble by building a too-radical combination. Admittedly, I’m one […]

The air hammer (also known as an air chisel or pneumatic hammer) is well known as a tool of mass destruction. It does the job of a big ball peen […]

Some folks tend to use the terms ladder bars and traction bars interchangeably. Both are traction aids, but there are some big differences in how they work and which will […]

Years back, I penned an article titled Pro Tips for Tire Pressure that talked about setting drag race tire pressures and dealing with changing conditions. It offered a lot of […]

If you log onto the Summit Racing website and search for tire pressure gauges, you’ll find around 100 to choose from. That’s a lot. Some are designed for high pressures. […]