FAST’s New XFI Sportsman Blow-Through Supercharger EFI System
FAST rolled out its new new XFI Sportsman Blow-Through Supercharger EFI System at the 2015 SEMA Show last month, and we took a closer look. The blow-through carburetor replacement system replaces your carburetor with an easy-to-use EZ-EFI 2.0 throttle body. It includes a FAST throttle body, XFI Sportsman ECU, and additional sensors and parts. The manifold
Emergency Buyer’s Guide: Last-Minute Gifts for Your Wife, Girlfriend, Mom, Sister, or Daughter
Take a deep breath! There’s still time! Actually, that might not be true at all. Depending on when you’re reading this, you may have already totally blown it. You should still take a deep breath. Because an awesome gift given late is better than a non-existent gift that’s never given at all. You need a gift
Lift Pump Basics: Pressure vs. Flow and Which is More Important
Long-time diesel guys know the benefits of a lift pump. By feeding the injection fuel pump with a steady supply of fuel, a properly operating lift pump assists in maintaining constant fuel pressure even under high loads. That means your engine has all the fuel it needs to make maximum power when you need it the most. In some cases, you can
SEMA Show ‘n’ Tell: Video Roundup of New Parts for Sixth-Gen Mustang
LAS VEGAS, NV — The performance aftermarket industry paid more than a little attention to the new, sixth-generation Ford Mustang since its launch, and used the 2015 SEMA show to feature new parts and designs built to work with new Mustangs. We caught up with a handful of performance brands showcasing new Mustang parts. Here are some
Head Start (Part 1): 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Cylinder Heads
How do I choose the right cylinder heads for my engine? It’s a simple question but the actual answer is more complicated than you’d think. There are many factors involved in choosing the optimum cylinder heads for a specific application, including: Engine displacement Type of vehicle Intended use Desired compression ratio Gear size Other performance modifications For
Cool Tools: 8 Great Car Tools You May Not Have Even Known Existed!
Mailbag: Budget Tips for Lowering 60-Foot Times (and ETs, Too)!
Q: I need some help getting my 1969 Camaro in the 12s at the track. The car has a 350 small block (bored .010-inch over) with 10:1 compression, .488/.510-inch lift hydraulic cam, ported Chevy “turbo” iron heads, Holley 750 cfm double pumper carburetor on an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Mallory Unilite distributor and coil (38
Ride Shares: Steve’s 468-Powered 1957 Chevy Pickup
Vehicle: 1957 Chevy Pickup Owner: Steve Holsten Engine: 468 Chevy Big Block Features: 400 transmission, Billet Specialties Wheels, 468 BBC, Ladder Bar, 3.73 gear Comments: “I had a ’57 at the age of sixteen and had to sell it. Was drag racing for the past 20 years and decided with some bad health problems it
Saving Silverado (Part 4): Lighting Upgrade for Your Full-Size Chevy Pickup
[portfolio_slideshow id=49148] In our last installment of this Saving Silverado project, we remedied some issues with the HVAC system, and until this point, we’ve been doing a lot of fixing and repairing on the truck. I’d say it’s time to do something a bit more fun, so this time around, we’re going to “fix” the
Translation Please: An Illustrated Guide to Truck Cab Designations
Standard cab or regular cab? Aren’t those two things the same? And what’s the difference between a Quad Cab, SuperCab, and Mega Cab? Vehicle manufacturers use different names to denote their cab style and bed lengths. What’s one man’s Crew Cab is another man’s SuperCrew. It can be confusing, especially when trying to find aftermarket parts




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