Firing Squad: A Graphic Guide to Common V8/V6 Engine Firing Orders
Some folks are good with numbers. Some of us forget our own work phone extensions and occasionally blank on our PIN codes at the bank machine. For the latter group, […]
Video: How to Use a Mothers Clay Bar to Remove Grime and Debris
We’d venture to say nearly everybody has washed and waxed their own vehicle at some point. If you’re new to the hot rodding or car show scene, though, you may not […]
Mailbag: Tips for Changing Valve Seals Without Removing the Cylinder Heads
Q: I’m changing the valve seals on my 1973 Camaro. The cylinder heads are on the engine, and the engine is in the car. I’m using compressed air to hold the valves […]
Fifth-Gen. Frenzy (Part 2): Summit Racing Installs New Heads, Intake & Headers on Its Camaro Project
By taking a non-descript 2013 Camaro SS and adding some budget-friendly performance and appearance products, Summit Racing is aiming to illustrate the hot rodding potential of the fifth-generation Camaro. We summed up […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting and Tuning a FAST EZ-EFI Fuel Injection System
I recently bought an EZ-EFI throttle body fuel injection system from FAST for my ’70 Buick Skylark. I installed it according to the instructions and it started and ran pretty […]
Race Ready: A Quick Guide to 2016 NHRA/IHRA Chassis Certification Locations, SFI Specs & More!
After another long winter, there’s no doubt you’re ready to get out and race. But what about your race vehicle and equipment? Has your chassis received its required certifications, […]
Figuring Out the Track: How to Read the Track Surface and Make it Work for You!
Anyone who has ever drag raced knows that weather and track conditions can pretty much change by the minute. We also know that days at the track can be long, so […]
Mailbag: Diagnosing Erratic Tachometer Readings
Q: I recently installed a shift light tachometer into my 1969 Chevy C10 2WD pickup with a 250-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine. The engine has an HEI distributor. Even though I followed […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Suspension Upgrade Tips for Early Chevelles (and other A-Bodies)
I just purchased a ’64 Chevelle that is very close to stock. It has a 350-cubic-inch small block and a Turbo 350 that I’m happy with, so I’m thinking of improving […]
Video: How to Measure For and Install a New Driveshaft with QA1
Do you want to know how to properly measure for and install a new driveshaft? Our friends QA1 and Summit Racing teamed up for this video which, using the QA1 […]