Month: March

Muscle Car Match-Ups 2015: Round 3

The Boss? Gone. The Judge? History. The Hellcat? Melba Toast. We included late-model vehicles in this year’s installment of Muscle-Car Match-Ups, but it didn’t take you long to rid the tournament bracket of them, including the Dodge Challenger Hellcat, which some believed would win this entire tournament. Of the eight cars remaining in the tournament,

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Mailbag: Mass Airflow Sensor Calibration vs. Fuel Injector Size

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing calibrating MAF sensors for your fuel injector size. J.S. Franklin, TN Q: I have a 1994 Mustang GT equipped with a manual transmission. I want to upgrade my mass airflow sensor now that I have a cold air intake

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Beckman, Brown, Morgan and Hines Win at Four-Wide Nats

Jack Beckman ended a 54-race winless streak by racing to the Funny Car victory Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Antron Brown in Top Fuel, Larry Morgan in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle also were winners at the unique event that features NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series

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The 2015 Ford Mustang Buyer’s Guide

So you bought a new Mustang. Let’s make it go faster, handle better, and look even more awesome. We have assembled the following buyer’s guide for owners interested in the early performance upgrades available for the 2015 Ford Mustang. As always, please remember to check your local and state laws for emissions standards when considering

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Alt Text: 5 Things You Should Know Before Using a High-Output Alternator

So you’re considering swapping out your stock alternator. There are plenty of good reasons to make the leap to a high-output alternator, but you’ll need to do a little bit of homework first. Luckily, we’ve got smart friends to help us with our studies, so you can ace the topic. In conjunction with the alternator experts at Powermaster

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Video: Auto Revolution Builds a Big 448 Small Block Ford

Supersizing applies to engines as well as French fries. Our friends at Auto Revolution prove the point with these videos showcasing the build and dyno results for an awesome 448-cubic-inch small block Ford. Pass the ketchup—er, motor oil, please. The engine was built by Peter Guy of Peter Guy Racing engines in Fresno, CA. Originally

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Dueling Photo Galleries: Salt Lake City vs. Winnipeg World of Wheels

It’s two for the price of one. Our friends at AutoRama/Cavalcade of Customs sent along a batch of images from Salt Lake City World of Wheels, and our own Al DiVencenzo headed north and brought back some photos from Winnipeg. Salt Lake City World of Wheels [portfolio_slideshow id=41099]     Winnipeg World of Wheels [portfolio_slideshow

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