Mailbag: Selecting the Right Header Primary Size
Q: I have built up a Monte Carlo with a 350. I want to run the car at the track, so I’m thinking I need to scrap my 1 5/8-inch primary […]
Tires 101: What is a Schrader Valve? And How to Use a Tire Valve Core Removal Tool
When properly inflating car or truck tires, even the most diehard gearhead won’t give much thought to the tiny little device working its magic in the valve stem—it’s called a […]
Buyer’s Guide: How to Pick the Right Angle Grinder for Your Projects
Angle grinders are common in most enthusiasts’ garages. They can grind, they can cut, and in a pinch, they can sand. In fact, with the right attachment, they can polish […]
Mailbag: Are Old Fuel Hoses Causing a Gasoline Smell in an LS-Swapped G-Body Monte Carlo?
Q. A few years back, I swapped an LS into my G-body Monte Carlo. I plumbed the fuel injection system with braided rubber hose. Now I’m noticing a constant gasoline […]
Monte Makeover (Part 9): The Quest for Good Steering
Editor’s Note: Perhaps the only things Travis Jones loves more than his 1986 Monte Carlo SS are autocross courses and a good challenge. That’s why Travis is on a mission to transform his […]
Video: Why You Should Use a Block Heater with Your Diesel Engine in Cold Weather
If you live in an area that endures freezing cold temperatures every winter, you probably already know the toll that bitter cold takes on your engine—and that’s especially true if […]
Hot Rod Home School (Lesson #2): How to Perform a Basic Tuneup
Lesson #2 in our Hot Rod Home School 101 course for beginning DIY mechanics: a basic tuneup. Again, these are the jobs fans on Summit Racing’s Facebook page helped identify […]
Video: SIKKY BMW E30 LS Swap Build
SIKKY Manufacturing makes bolt-on LS swap kits for BMW, Nissan, and Toyota (and other non-U.S. auto make) applications. All SIKKY LS swap kits, motor mounts, and swap accessories are made […]
How to Properly Store Your Dirt Bike or ATV for Winter
Winter riding has its place. And we wouldn’t dream of discouraging you from participating in a little arctic adventure, if that’s your preferred cup of tea. But for many of […]
4 Ways to Optimize Your Nitrous System
There’s really no secret to making horsepower with a nitrous system. Nitrous delivers instant power gains by cooling the intake charge, improving fuel atomization, and giving your engine the ability […]