Tech

Q: : I have a 1975 Mustang II built for drag racing. It has a 302 V8 and a C-4 transmission with an Ultra II bellhousing. I’m having problems with […]

All legitimately sanctioned racing requires participating drivers to buckle up. In race cars, your seat belt is called a safety harness or racing harness, and their function and purpose requires […]

Mike Petralia, owner and chief bottle washer at Hardcore Horsepower & Dyno in Franklin, TN, is no stranger to hot small block Ford builds. So when it came time to […]

Big back tires have always been the telltale sign of a true ground pounder. In some cars, it’s easy to stuff the back-end full of rubber without resorting to reconstructive surgery (tubs, moving […]

Small parts have a big impact on engine performance. For example, a good set of lifters will deliver consistent valve timing and maximum power with good oil control. To achieve these […]

Q: I have a 455-cubic-inch Pontiac with a pair of cylinder heads from a 400. The compression ratio is estimated at 9.3:1. The engine was completely rebuilt by a professional engine […]

Think your job involves a lot of stress? It likely pales in comparison to the job of a cylinder head fastener. With peak combustion pressures in excess of 1,500 psi […]

While SFI specifications are the thing by which most auto racing safety equipment is measured, your helmet is a different animal. Helmets are rated by the Snell Memorial Foundation, and in […]

NORWALK, OH — We feel a little bad saying and thinking it, but it doesn’t make it less true: Classic American muscle cars are amazing to look at, but not always fun […]

So far, our All About Stall series has focused on engine setup and its effect on torque converter stall speed selection. We’ve covered the importance of things like camshaft selection, engine […]