Citing Pro Stock racing’s need to “evolve from a technological standpoint, yet reconnect with its roots,” NHRA has announced major changes to its factory hot rod class. The changes will take place in two phases, with the major changes taking effect on Jan. 1, 2016. At that time, NHRA will require all Pro Stock teams to: Equip
Steve Torrence raced to his first Top Fuel victory in more than two years Sunday at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Jack Beckman in Funny Car, Larry Morgan in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also victorious at the 14th of 24 events of the 2015 NHRA Mello
For some racers, 12 volts just aren’t enough. Many drag racers and circle track racers have opted to run 16-volt batteries to give their ignition system and other components a boost. The extra voltage from these batteries creates a hotter spark, allowing you to run a larger spark plug gap and even jet up your carburetor. Combine
U.S Military personnel now have a chance to own a Ford Mustang designed just for them. Roush Performance has created a special version of the 2015 Mustang for members of the United States Armed Forces–the Roush Warrior Mustang. Roush has teamed up with Military Autosource to make the limited-edition pony car available exclusively to military personnel serving
Fiat Chrysler is recalling about 1.4 million cars and trucks due to their vulnerability to potential hacking. The company was already distributing software updates for UConnect-equipped vehicles when Wired magazine published a video in which software programmers were able to remotely hack into a 2014 Cherokee while it was being driven (you can see that
What type of spark plugs do I use on my ZZ3 motor? I know that there are a lot of different spark plugs but what type do I use in my engine? I have some plugs that have a lot of threads and I have a set with short threads. Which ones do I use?
You might think your Jeep’s OEM front bars will protect you in event of an upset, but you’d be wrong. Those bars are strictly there to secure the windshield, not to protect the Jeep’s occupants. So if you’re an avid Jeeper, one who takes the class 4 trails rather than the four-lane highways, you really need the added
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another
Bad news: your 2013 or newer Jeep Cherokee may be vulnerable to a cyber attack. Good news: Fiat Chrysler is aware of the problem and has created a downloadable fix to prevent an attack. A recent video report by Wired shows how hackers can compromise a Jeep Cherokee remotely through its UConnect infotainment system. In the
You have a few options when it comes to choosing how to stuff air and fuel into your GM LS engine. You could go for the nostalgic intake manifold and carburetor combo, or you could choose to go with the late model stock look of a throttle body. If you choose the latter, the question
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