Rocket Racing Wheels has delivered a breakthrough in wheel technology with the First-Ever Dual-Direction, Flow-Form, Semi-Forged Wheel. This dual-direction production method offers near infinite flexibility because the cast center can be moved within a wide range of offsets inside the spun forged outer, providing options that until now were available only from expensive multi-piece wheels.
World Products has completely redesigned and re-tooled the famed Merlin Big Block to achieve new heights in performance and ease of use for engine builders and racers. Starting with all new foundry tooling and machining fixtures, World has made improvements to virtually every area of the new Merlin IV with the goal of producing the
A high-performance vehicle puts tremendous pressure on its engine. To overcome those challenges, FRAM has introduced a line of Racing® Oil Filters that offer a number of performance-enhancing features, including a heavy-gauge tapping plate and an outer shell that withstands high-pressure flex. FRAM designed its new Racing Oil Filters with a screen-over by-pass valve for
Installing an Edelbrock E-Street EFI system is a smart choice if you daily drive a classic car. It delivers excellent all-weather, day-in and day-out reliability—something you might not get easily with a carburetor. Sale Alert: While supplies last, Edelbrock E-Street 2 EFI Systems are on sale for up to 50%-off from our pals at Summit Racing—not a
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re discussing high-volume vs. standard-volume oil pump use on a mildly modified Ford 302 engine. Q: I am rebuilding a 302 Ford small block engine. I’m going to warm it up a bit—small
Quickly, what does a Porsche 911 and a 1961 Pontiac Tempest have in common? If you said “they both have a transaxle,” then you probably read the headline of this article. In most cases, a transaxle is a single unit that houses both the transmission and the axle assembly—simple to describe, but mechanically complex. Think
(Updated 1/11/18 with new images) About the 2019 Jeep Scrambler JT Jeep fans have been clamoring for another Wrangler-based pickup since the beloved CJ-8 Scrambler ceased production in 1985. Now, with the all-new Wrangler JL, it looks like Jeep is finally going to deliver. As of now, the 2019 Jeep Scrambler is slated to begin
A driveshaft safety loop is an essential part of any high-performance front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle. In fact, many tracks and race sanctioning bodies require one once you reach a certain speed/elapsed time threshold, or if you’re running specific tire types (e.g. slicks). Basically, what a driveshaft loop does is keep your driveshaft from whipping out of
A cranky carburetor can lead to a number of problems—excessive fuel consumption, rough idle, hard starting, and more. We covered some of these issues in our Carb Detective and Carb Checklist posts. While a more-accurate diagnosis of carburetor issues may require more time, tools, and patience, there are few simple, quick tests that will help you
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re helping a reader find low-end power in a rebuilt 1970 Olds Cutlass. Q: A friend and I are rebuilding a 1970 Olds Cutlass. It has a 350 engine with 111,000 miles, and
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