Building and routing ignition wires seems to be a simple task—at least at first glance. And the job can be quick and dirty, but the results usually speak for themselves. […]
For many years, nearly all automotive camshaft bearings were manufactured with a babbitt-metal lining. Babbitt metal is a soft metal comprised mostly of tin (86 percent for Ford Motor Co. […]
Any builder familiar with late model engines knows that an engine’s computer control system monitors both camshaft and crankshaft position in order to achieve correct spark and fuel delivery. Many […]
If you look closely at leaf spring NHRA Stockers or other stock suspension small tire cars, most have one thing in common: The suspension consists of some sort of traction […]
One of the most troublesome jobs in hot rodding or racing is brake (or hydraulic clutch) bleeding. Historically, the common method for bleeding brakes has been to have one person […]
There is a simple truth in making a car work for both the street and the strip: The shock absorber is key. The reason is simple. If you can control […]
The legend of the Big Red Camaro stretches back to 1987 when the father and son team of Dan and R.J. Gottlieb set out to build the ultimate muscle car. […]
One of the greatest spectacles in the entirety of car culture, and a common bucket-list item for hot-rodders everywhere is the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, MI. Thousands gathered in […]