As a kid, impressing your BMX buddies with a sick wheelie down the sidewalk is cool. But if you’re at the track, trying to shave previous milliseconds off of your ETs, wheelies are your time-robbing nemesis. Summit Racing’s got a new line of wheelie bars that keep your drag car planted, letting your tires grab
In the previous two installments of Horsepower Wars: Pony Wars, we’ve seen what $15,000 in upgrades can do to a Chevy Camaro 2SS and Ford Mustang GT. Or…at least, what those upgrades can do to a dyno run. Now, it’s time to take the cars to the dragstrip and see how those dyno pulls and horsepower numbers
Under extreme, high-RPM operating stress, your engine’s valvetrain is subject to distortion and flex. This can cause havoc with the valve operation, altering its geometry to cause poor performance or worse—engine damage. That’s where valvetrain stabilizers (also known as stud girdles) come in. As part of it’s “Dart University” program, in today’s video the folks
NORWALK OH. — Ford Performance and Cobra Jet fans were treated to a rare treat this past weekend at Summit Motorsports Park, the site of the 50th Anniversary Ford Performance Cobra Jet Reunion, which took place in conjunction with the NMCA All-American Nationals. Some Cobra Jet-powered vehicles raced competitively, while others sat around looking show-car glorious.
Thermo-Tec’s new Rogue Series heat wraps are made using basalt. And before you ask—no, basalt isn’t a fancy new flavoring for your French fries. Rather, it’s a super heat-resistant material made from volcanic rock that can withstand temperatures up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. And that’s exactly what makes the new Rogue Series heat insulating products
Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some LS love. Since LS and Vortec engines are so common, they’ve become the go-to performance and swap engines of the modern era. These motors are
Anyone who has ever driven a performance car or truck with a locking differential will tell you that there are distinctive noises that come with its operation. Normally, this is to be expected and isn’t a big deal, particularly when weighed against the performance advantages a locker will bring. But how do you know which
Q: I have a Gen. Five, LT-series 5.3L L83 engine that’s going into my 1975 Chevy Monza. The factory intake manifold is too tall to clear the stock hood, so I need a lower-profile intake. Can I use the intake from a newer Corvette LT1? *** A: Yes, the LT1 intake will bolt up to your
Billy Torrence picked up his first career Top Fuel Wally with his win Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, MN. Jack Beckman in Funny Car, Deric Kramer in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also winners in their respective categories at the 17th of
If you’re into canoeing or kayaking, then we don’t have to tell you how much fun it is to be out on the water. On the other hand, lugging your kayak to the shore may be quite lacking in the fun department. Properly transporting a kayak (or canoe) however, is essential for both its protection
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