Editor’s Note: The year 2013 gave us the C7 Chevrolet Corvette and took from us performance legends like Dean Jeffries and Stu Hilborn. We had a light-hearted look at the half-dozen Fast and Furious movies and got serious with dozens and dozens of new tech articles and how-tos. We even put a hot rodder’s spin on March
Know what a torque converter does? Of course you do. It converts torque, right? It’s a converter of torque. It’s OK to admit you don’t fully understand what a torque converter does or how it works. You’re not alone, because the tech experts at Summit Racing have told us that torque converter-related questions are some of the most
The guys over a Power AutoMedia have launched a new site dedicated strictly to diesels and diesel owners. The site, named Diesel Army, includes tech, diesel features, diesel-related news, and a section called “How it Works.” In the first installment of How it Works, Diesel Army covers the ins and outs of blow-off valves. The
[portfolio_slideshow id=26782] Back in the day, if you needed the toughest, most-capable differential on the street, you ran a Detroit Locker. When you want the same kind of differential today, the choice is still a Detroit Locker. It’s the most durable and dependable locking differential available. The Detroit Locker is an automatic locking differential that
[portfolio_slideshow id=26727] We can remember a time when a big block that pushed 500 cubic inches and 700 horsepower was just short of unbelievable. Heck, that’s small block territory nowadays. If you really want a powerplant that gets your car noticed, you have to push way past that. And 600 cubic inches and 920 horsepower worth of
[portfolio_slideshow id=26717] When it comes to steering systems, rack and pinion systems are light years ahead of the recirculating ball steering boxes found in our favorite 1960s and ‘70s muscle cars and trucks. A recirculating ball steering box system is heavy, bulky, and complex, especially when you factor in the steering linkage. In sharp contrast
[portfolio_slideshow id=26452] Cars are filled with stuff that can make or break performance. The engine needs to be fed the proper amounts of air, fuel, and spark. The suspension and brakes must be in tip-top shape. The wheels and tires, transmission, cooling system, gauges—even the seats—must all function properly. With all those things to worry about,
When it comes to properly tightening automotive fasteners, there are several methods you can use. The most accurate way is to use a stretch gauge to measure the overall stretch of a fastener. This ensures the bolt has been stretched to achieve the proper amount of clamping force without being over-tightened. The problem is most
Is your torque converter stifling your vehicle’s performance potential? If you’ve ever opted to keep your transmission out of overdrive to avoid burning the clutches out of your torque converter, then the answer is yes. According to Gary Bruce of the COMP Performance Group, TCI has found the solution to this performance roadblock. Introduced at
Upgrading your early muscle car’s carburetor for a modern electronic fuel injection system has never been easier and less expensive. In the past, most EFI systems required some knowledge of how to set and adjust fuel and ignition tables from a laptop computer. But new EFI systems like Holley’s Avenger kit, makes it much simpler.
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