The Straight Scoop: Exploring the Science Behind Hood Scoop Design
Back in the day, “real” race cars didn’t have hood scoops. Instead they had an array of open injector stacks poking through the hood top. Scoops were superfluous. But then, […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting a Chevy 454 with a Bad Vibration at 2,100 RPM
I recently had a 1970s 454 Chevy big block rebuilt and assembled by my local machine shop for my 1971 Monte Carlo. The engine was assembled with new pistons, rings, […]
Holley Sniper EFI System is Easy, Budget-Friendly Path to Fuel Injection
Converting from a carburetor to electronic fuel injection can be both easier and less expensive than some believe, and the Holley EFI unit we’re exploring today is a shining example […]
The Valkyrie Project: Restoring a Road Race 1969 AMX
It’s not every day you run across a bona fide race warrior tucked away in a barn or shed, especially if that warrior is an American Motors product. But that’s […]
Parts Bin: Climb Into a Cozy Warm (or Frosty Cool) Vehicle with a Kleinn Remote Start System for Your Truck, SUV, or Jeep
Imagine crawling into the welcoming confines of a warm, toasty vehicle as you begin your commmute to work on a cold winter’s morn. Or think about how nice it would […]
Hose-End How-To: How to Assemble Cutter-Style Hose Ends
There have been plenty of articles penned on how to assemble AN hose (and hose ends). The process is pretty straightforward. Get it wrong and you’ll have a leaky fitting. Get it […]
Borla Introduces Music-Inspired Polyphonic Exhaust Technology at SEMA 2017
LAS VEGAS, NV — Like many performance parts manufacturers, the exhaust experts at Borla incorporate mountains of vehicle data, advanced math algorithms, and precision measurements into their product design. But […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Force Wins #150; Rookie Prock & Hartford Win in Seattle
John Force powered to his 150th Funny Car win on Sunday, rolling to the milestone victory at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA near Seattle. While […]
Ride Guides: A Quick Guide to Identifying 1967-72 Chevrolet Pickups
We can’t all be walking automotive encyclopedias. But we can all read Ride Guides and learn a new thing or two. Ride Guides is our series of infographics and posts […]
13 Incredible Facts About the New Dodge SRT Demon (And Yes, It Really is Banned by NHRA)!
The Demon has been unleashed. For New York Auto Show week, Dodge has officially introduced its much talked-about 2018 Challenger SRT Demon—the most powerful muscle car ever! Its upgraded 6.2L Demon […]