Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Make a Flat Tappet Cam Live
I have a survivor ‘66 Corvette 427. I selected the Factory Muscle solid flat tappet cam as I was trying to stay as true to the original build as possible. […]
Mailbag: Diagnosing Excessive Coolant Temperatures
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers— the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing high coolant temperatures at highway speeds. Q. I have a 1988 GMC […]
Parts Bin: Wiring Specialties LS Swap Wiring Harnesses
OK, gearhead community, we get it. You want to swap GM LS-series motors in everything—muscle cars, hot rods, imports, trucks, Jeeps, coffee makers, pinball machines, CD players, pipe organs, houseplants, […]
The Ball Joint Press: A Toolbox Hero for Fixing a Lot More Than Just Ball Joints
It all started when we noticed a telltale bearing squeak in our home’s HVAC blower motor. Then, on the hottest day of the year…Squuuuuuuueeeeeeerrrrrrk! A bearing failed and the motor […]
Video: How to Fix Damaged Threads in a Bolt Hole Without Using a Tap
We’re all about clever garage hacks around here, so when we came across this ingenious thread repair tactic from the vehicle repair experts over at AGS Company Automotive Solutions, we […]
Pontiac’s Innovative OHC Sprint Inline 6 Proved That You Didn’t Need to Bring a V8 to the Musclecar Party
In an earlier article on the Crosley Hotshot, we mentioned that it carried a groundbreaking engine with an overhead camshaft. That got us thinking about another innovative OHC powerplant that […]
Dodge to Double Production of Challenger and Charger Hellcats for 2016
The 2015 Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat models were a massive hit with consumers. They were so popular that Dodge couldn’t keep up with demand. So Dodge officials have a plan. For […]
Ranking The Most Iconic Aftermarket Brands: #5 Cragar
Iconic — adj. \ī-ˈkä-nik\ — widely recognized andwell-established; acknowledged for distinctive excellence What are the most iconic brands in the automotive performance aftermarket? We thought about that for a while and collected votes from thousands […]
NHRA 2013 Season Wrap-Up: Langdon and Coughlin Join Force and Smith as World Champs
Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon secured his first NHRA world championship by winning his seventh race of the season Sunday at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, CA. The 2013 NHRA […]
Berner Ends ADRL Season on High Note with Shootout Finals Appearance
Accustomed to final round appearances and championship runs, Pete Berner has become more familiar with first round losses as he’s been off form throughout the 2012 ADRL racing season. However, […]