Mailbag: Troubleshooting Ignition Timing on Dual-Carb, Supercharged 355 Chevy
Q: I built a 6-71 supercharged 355 c.i.d. Chevy. It ran fine for two summers until I took the car to the track to dial it in. On the fourth pass, […]
Mailbag: How to Adjust Your Existing Tires for Maximum Race Traction
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re tuning tire pressure to track surface for maximum traction. G.L. Alamogordo, NM […]
Video: Closer Look at Auto Meter’s Diesel Tach Adapter and Dash Link System
Chuckles Garage in Santa Rosa, CA built its 1,200-horsepower, Cummins-powered 1949 Ford F-100 pickup for multiple purposes. The truck, aptly named “Old Smokey,” is designed for land speed racing, road racing, […]
Mopar 440: The Making of a Mean Big Block Mopar
Call it a weakness, an obsession—whatever. But there’s something about the smell of assembly lube that makes us come a runnin’. For example, when our buddy Don Lower decided to […]
Hot Rodder, ink: Charlie Mounce’s 1932 Ford Pickup (Story and Video)
Shop trucks have it rough. Instead of lowering springs, they get ladder racks; cool paint jobs and pinstripes take a backseat to nasty dents and dings; and opportunities for self-expression […]
Righty-Tighty, Lefty-Loosey: A Quick Guide to Ratchets
The go-to tool for tightening and loosening fasteners is the common ratchet. Everyone has at least one, but most have lots more. I myself have over a dozen. But like […]
Cavitation Explanation: What is Fuel Pump Cavitation — and How Can You Avoid It?
What is cavitation? You’ve probably seen the term thrown around in reference to fuel system components, but do you really understand what it is and why it’s bad? According to FUELAB, it’s […]
En-Gauge-ing: Must-Have Gauges for Your Race Car or Hot Rod
Having the capability of monitoring what’s going on inside a hot rod or race car is pretty important. Gauges are critical—that’s no secret, but when you start digging you’ll soon […]
Mailbag: An Intro to Fan Clutches and How They Work
The fan clutch is an important part of your cooling system. Its drive shaft attaches to the water pump. Then, the fan attaches to the clutch housing. The fan clutch’s job is […]
2016 Camaro Catch-Up: The Gen 6’s LT1 Engine and Other Details Emerge
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will make its public debut on May 16, but Chevrolet has been slowly leaking information on the much-anticipated sixth-generation Camaro. In case you’ve missed any of it, […]