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2017 F-150 Raptor to Shed Weight, Gain EcoBoost

According to reports out of Detroit, where the North American International Auto Show is taking place, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will be getting a boost—as in EcoBoost. The truck will feature a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine that will reportedly make more power than the current model’s 6.2L V8, which puts out 411 horsepower and

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Mailbag: Diagnosing Potential Transmission Valve Body Issues

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re having a closer look at problematic transmission. D.S. Lakeworth, FL Q: I have a Turbo 350 transmission connected to a 10-inch converter (3,300-3,500 stall). In the water box at the track, the car shifts fine. When I go down the

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