It’s not uncommon to see many top level race cars equipped with two batteries nowadays—and there are a few important reasons why. To help explain the benefits of running a […]
We’re building a 383ci small block-powered 1972 Chevy pickup and we thought we’d hook the transmission to the engine before we go much further with the build on the truck. […]
It was Mark Twain who once wrote: “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” The same could be said about the basic four-barrel carburetor. We find ourselves well into […]
Selecting the optimal headers and exhaust system for your ride involves tube diameter, length, collector diameter, collector length, pipe diameter, and more. The goal is to have a system that […]
Delco made some of the industry’s best distributors back in the day. They are well thought out durable ignition systems. The automotive aftermarket has copped some elements from these classic […]
I’ve read a story you wrote concerning mixing E85 with gasoline to create a blended fuel with a higher octane. This sounds like an interesting change that might be worth […]
Heather Holler wasn’t born a gearhead. As a child, the closest she got to a high performance car was sitting in her father Jeff’s lap while he let her “steer” […]
Nothing stops a project faster in its tracks than a busted tool. And while that’s a really frustrating situation for the home gearhead, it’s a massive productivity hit for a […]
What does indexing the spark plugs mean? I was poking around one of my favorite forums and indexing plugs was mentioned and I’m not sure what they were talking about. […]
One part that is crucial to keeping your ride rolling along—but that gets very little attention—are wheel bearings. About the size of your palm, the bearings allow the wheels to […]