Trektop How-To: Installing a Bestop Trektop NX Soft Top
Every once in a while a product comes along that’s not only good for your vehicle and good for your comfort, but is also somewhat easy to install. It’s rare […]
All About Stall (Part 2): How Your Cylinder Head and Exhaust Choice Affect Stall Speed
In Part 1 of our All About Stall series, we shared three factors to consider when choosing torque converter stall speed range: engine setup, vehicle weight, and rear gear. When […]
Video: Installation Tips for Mini High-Torque Starters on GM Engines
A high-torque starter can deliver the extra starting power you need to turn over a high compression engine. In the case of a high-torque mini-starter, you get that extra power […]
Mailbag: Low Oil Pressure and How it Affects Your Engine Bearings
Q: I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me: Could low oil pressure (15-20 psi) spin a main bearing or otherwise ruin an engine? How can you […]
Manual M.D.: Quick Guide to Diagnosing Manual Transmission Troubles
The manual transmission is not dead — especially not in the hot rodding universe. More importantly, your manual transmission is not dead. It may sound sick or move sluggishly, but chances […]
Finding Balance (Part 2): Examining the Shortcomings of Typical Engine Balancing Techniques
In part one of Finding Balance, we looked at the basics of engine balancing, In this installment, we’ll dive a little deeper into the process of engine balancing and look […]
ProCharger 101: Inside a ProCharger Centrifugal Supercharger
Centrifugal superchargers have been around since the 1950s, but they’ve exploded in popularity over the last 20 years or so. Centrifugal superchargers are available for a wide range of vehicle […]
Working Man’s Race Car (Part 2): Tips for Getting a Parts Sponsorship for Your Race Car
Editor’s Note: Back in February we posted Part One of Dr. John O’Connor’s story about his latest race car, a 1995 Mustang GTS that will compete in NHRA Super Street. […]
Video: How to Install a FiTech EFI System
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new aftermarket part capture the attention and interest of so many performance enthusiasts. But that’s been the story of FiTech Fuel Injection […]
Fifth-Gen. Frenzy (Part 3): Installing a Chevrolet Performance Z/28 Suspension Package on a 2013 Camaro
It wasn’t possible to get a fifth-generation Camaro Z/28 until 2014, but Chevrolet Performance has now made it possible to bring Z/28 handling to your 2010-13 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The Chevrolet […]