HONK!!! Car Horn Facts & Fixes
Not much thought is given to car horns—unless they don’t work or they sound like someone with a bad larynx. Aside from the obvious safety concerns, car horns are also […]
Performance by Design? LS3 Intake Test
If you have been in the LS game for any length of time, you probably already know the factory LS3 intake manifold is tough to beat. If you need further […]
An Introduction to Edelbrock’s New Carburetor, The VRS-4150
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 […]
Delco “Fuelie” Tach Drive Distributor Build
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 […]
Bear(ing) With Me: How To Properly Install Wheel Bearings
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 […]
Get Illuminated: All About Automotive Light Bulbs
When it comes to automotive light bulbs, most of us think about headlights and turn signals. But there are way more bulbs in the average car than you may even […]
EFI 101: 5 Things to Consider When Converting from a Carburetor to Electronic Fuel Injection
Making the switch from a carburetor to electronic fuel injection is pretty popular nowadays and it’s easy to understand why; electronic fuel injection can increase your engine’s reliability, improve its […]
Why Engine Oil Filter Magnets Are a Good Idea
Automotive oil filter magnets have been around for nearly as long as the internal combustion engine—so what makes us skeptical of their purpose? They can be expensive for one thing. […]
Gauge 101: What is a Sending Unit? We Examine Common Sender Types for Fuel Level, Oil Pressure & Water Temperature Gauges
In the context of automotive vehicle gauges, a sending unit is how the gauge receives the information it displays. That means most gauges in your dashboard are probably connected to […]
How To Switch From A Mechanical Fuel Pump To An Electric One
A huge majority of drag race cars are equipped with electric fuel pumps. No secret, and more than a few street cars have them too. Of course, EFI cars are […]