Most gearheads will say that the automotive hobby is one perpetual learning experience. And some of those lessons can be painful—yes, we mean that in the most literal sense. So […]
Big news! The NHRA has created an all-new, all-electric vehicle racing class to compete in the Summit Racing Series. “We are thrilled for this new opportunity for our NHRA competitors,” […]
A few weeks ago, we posted an article in which we cut open several engine oil filters to have a look inside. While it’s possible to improvise a homemade filter […]
All body-on-frame vehicles are prone to chassis flex under normal driving conditions. While that’s usually no big deal in a daily-driver, it’s not something you want in a performance or […]
There are all sorts of engine oil filters out there. In fact, a trip to our favorite auto parts website will reveal thousands of oil filters available for any number […]
Thanks to its incredible strength and light weight, carbon fiber is an ideal material for a lot of high performance vehicle applications. And not just for monocoque bodies—carbon fiber is […]
2020 wasn’t good for gearheads. Seemed like every car show and race was cancelled (or only allowed, like, 3.5 people through the gates). Not in 2021 though. There are shows and […]
Ever miss a shift because you were fumbling for your race vehicle’s transmission shifter lever? Maybe it’s sitting too low because you had to secure it directly to the floor […]
Timing Chains are one of the most critical components in an engine. On one side you have the 57-pound crankshaft feeding near-instantaneous acceleration and deceleration loads from idle to redline. […]
Q: Would you please explain residual valves? … A: A residual pressure valve is a special type of one-way check valve. They are used to keep a small amount of pressure in […]