Mailbag: Correcting Speedometer Gears for Accurate MPH Readings
Q: I am having trouble finding the correct speedometer gear for my 1970 Mustang. The car has a top loader 4-speed transmission and a 4.10:1 rear-end ratio. I’m running 26-inch-tall […]
Tom Bailey Wins 2013 Hot Rod Drag Week, Earns Title “Quickest and Fastest Street Car in America”
Tom Bailey is a pretty tired guy right now. Tired and famous. Piloting the ex-ProRides “Sick Seconds” 1969 Chevy Camaro, Tom made history as the first racer to make five […]
The Manual Fluid Transfer Pump: A Toolbox Hero for Mess-Free Transmission & Diff. Oil Changes
Ever changed the oil in a transmission, transfer case, or differential? Then you probably have a big oily spot on your garage floor as proof. That’s because, simply by the […]
Rutledge Wood Plymouth Wagon Update: In His Own Words
Editors Note: We have a guest blog this month from Rutledge Wood himself. Not only does he talk about the latest developments on his ’53 Plymouth Suburban wagon, he’ll give […]
Hot Rod Meets Overlanding: Rodz by Ludwin’s 1936 Ford
Some things just naturally go together. Top Fuelers and nitromethane. Rusty bolts and skinned knuckles. Beer and bench racing. But some things just—don’t. In those cases, it takes a person […]
Monday Mailbag: Camaro Questions: 305 or 350? Tranny Swap or Rebuild?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re decoding mysteries of the IROC-Z. J.M. • Lake City, FL […]
Basic Engine Building Tools That Should Be In Every Engine Builder’s Toolbox (Part 1)
There are very few hot rodders who aren’t interested in horsepower and torque. All that power is tons of fun and internal combustion, piston engines are the center of all […]
Project LS Next (Part 1): The Short Block for our 665-Horse 440 LS Build
Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian of Birchwood Automotive is back with another cool engine build. This one is a 440 cubic inch LS engine based on Dart’s LS Next iron block. […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Rain Clears Out for a Late Finish for the 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals
All the planning in the world takes a back seat to Mother Nature. And she had plenty to say in Topeka, Kansas for the 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: C. Force, C. Millican & Kramer Win Rain-Delayed 2018 Topeka Race
Courtney Force captured her first career back-to-back Funny Car victories Monday afternoon at the rain-delayed 30th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals in Topeka, KS. Clay Millican won Top Fuel and […]