Top Class 565: Trick Flow Builds a Chevy 565 Short Block Assembly
Back in 2012, the Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion won a brand new American Racing Cars dragster with a 565 cubic inch big block Chevy built by Trick Flow Specialties. […]
When Do I Need Aftermarket Cylinder Heads? Your Top Tech Questions Answered!
We recently reached out to the guys in Summit Racing’s renowned tech department—the largest full-time staff in the industry—to identify and answer five common tech questions they hear on a […]
Blower Boost Battle: Blue Oval vs. Bowtie
When it comes to making power, look no further than boost: Boost is your friend, boost is your buddy, boost will come pick you up when your car breaks down. […]
Gap Rap: How to Measure and Set Piston Ring End Gap
When you shop for high performance piston ring sets, you’ll no doubt find there are many different sets and styles available (no big secret). And many of these ring sets are […]
A Match Made on YouTube: Stay Tuned and Vice Grip Garage Build and Beat On a 1967 Fairlane
As proprietors of the Stay Tuned and Vice Grip Garage channels respectively, Tony Agnelo and Derek Bieri are dedicated to the proposition that it doesn’t take cubic money to go […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: How to Choose the Right Pushrod Length for Taller Lifters on a Big Block Chevy 454
I’ve got a 454 big-block Chevy that I’ve installed a hydraulic roller cam which also meant I had to also use taller hydraulic roller lifters. With it all bolted back […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Antron Brown Wins Top Fuel Championship; John Force and Jerry Savoie Win 2017 Vegas Event
Antron Brown is a three-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world championship after securing the title Sunday at the NHRA Toyota Nationals. Brown outlasted his two closest […]
How to Remove Rusted Bolts and Loosen Stuck, Seized or Frozen Nuts and Bolts
A rusted, seized bolt or nut can turn an easy project into a nightmare. In fact, mechanics have been known to hold a lucky rabbit’s foot or refuse to work […]
What’s the Difference Between a Mechanical & Electrical Temperature Gauge? (& How To Test Them)
A little while ago, we quickly alluded to the difference between mechanical and electrical coolant temperature gauges in a post about troubleshooting a radiator. But this topic deserves a little […]
The Serpentine Belt Wrench: A Toolbox Hero for Swapping Belts in a Cramped Engine Bay
In our experience, swapping out a serpentine belt goes one of two ways: It’s either an easy job done in a few minutes while you’re chatting with your pals… …or […]