Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 7): More Tear Down, Steering Relocation, & 8.8″ Rear End
Our first job of the day is to clear out the interior a bit which will give us room to work on a couple of upcoming jobs, like wiring this […]
Parts Bin: Summit Racing’s Got a New Ethanol Sensor Bypass for High Volume Flex Fuel & E85 Systems
It’s no secret that E85 is an attractive alternative to race gas. (In fact, Steeda did a good job explaining why with a dyno comparison test. Check it out here: […]
What is a Transmission Jack & How to Choose the Right One for Your Ride
A transmission jack is a must-have tool if you’re removing or installing a transmission. Now, while a lot of gearheads have made-do with improvised solutions for hoisting/moving a transmission, the […]
Figuring Out the Track: How to Read the Track Surface and Make it Work for You!
Anyone who has ever drag raced knows that weather and track conditions can pretty much change by the minute. We also know that days at the track can be long, so […]
Podcast: What is Van Life? And How Do You Get Started? Check Out These Van Camping and Custom Building Tips
Whether you’re the outdoorsy type or just have a general sense of adventure, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the phrase Van Life (often truncated as #VanLife or simply VanLife). […]
SEMA 2018: Chevrolet Unveils an All-Electric Version of its Famed COPO Camaro—the eCOPO
LAS VEGAS, NV — You read that headline right. (It’s Halloween, not April Fools’ Day.) Chevrolet opted out of its normal Tuesday morning SEMA press conference and instead provided all the […]
NHRA 2013 Wrap-Up: Hight, Lucas, Coughlin, and Hines Win First Countdown Race
Robert Hight won his second consecutive race Sunday, piloting his Funny Car to victory at zMAX Dragway for the NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, NC—the first of six races in […]
Greg Anderson Back in Championship Form, Joins Kalitta, Beckman & Stoffer in Norwalk Winner’s Circle
Greg Anderson has returned to championship form one year removed from heart surgery, winning his fourth Pro Stock victory of 2015 at his sponsor’s race—the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals […]
Fuel Duel: Race Gas vs. E85—Which Makes More Power?
Gasoline or E85 ethanol-blended fuel? David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich at Engine Masters wanted to find out which makes more power and by how much. So they grabbed a 489-cubic-inch, 13.5:1 compression […]
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, […]