FAST Forward! A Blow-Through XFI Sportsman Test
Is the carburetor dead and gone? Not by a long shot, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t come a long way with EFI. Sure, carburetors have been used to provide […]
A Good Oil Filter Wrench Can Be Your First Step to Easy DIY Oil Changes
As part of our Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series, we’re showcasing an essential tool for folks taking their first step into DIY automotive maintenance. The humble oil filter wrench. […]
Parts Bin: This Handy Shop Cart from Summit Racing Can Hold Your Tools & Parts, Then Fold Neatly Away for Storage
Bad things happen when you’re elbow deep in a project and don’t have a place to put all the tools and parts you’re using during the job. Admittedly, we’ve set […]
Righty-Tighty, Lefty-Loosey: A Quick Guide to Ratchets
The go-to tool for tightening and loosening fasteners is the common ratchet. Everyone has at least one, but most have lots more. I myself have over a dozen. But like […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Recurring Front Pump Seal Leak on a 4L60E Behind an LS
We rebuilt a new 5.3L LS engine for our 1954 Chevy truck with a 4L60E automatic behind it. We added a performance cam and had the oil pan off to […]
How to Install a Scott Drake Billet Battery Tray in a First-Gen Mustang
Consider the humble battery tray. It’s main function is simple, but important—keep your battery in place. Few things do more damage in an engine compartment than a runaway battery. Most […]
A Match Made on YouTube: Stay Tuned and Vice Grip Garage Build and Beat On a 1967 Fairlane
As proprietors of the Stay Tuned and Vice Grip Garage channels respectively, Tony Agnelo and Derek Bieri are dedicated to the proposition that it doesn’t take cubic money to go […]
Push to Pass: A Small Block Chevy Cheap Shot of Nitrous with a Sniper Kit from NOS
It has been said, over and over again, that there is NO replacement for displacement. A time-honored tradition, generations of gearheads have always embraced this bigger-is-better theme. What this simple […]
Hidden Asset: Controlling Fuel Starvation with a Holley HydraMat
Believe it or not, Holley’s HydraMat has been around for 10 years. Since it was introduced in 2014, it’s become something a ‘hidden’ asset in racing. Many racers in stock-appearing […]
Tips & Tricks For Installing Seats & Carpet in a Vintage Car
Freshening up your car’s interior with new seats and carpet not only changes the look, but also how you feel when you are driving. It just feels better when it […]