I was checking the timing on my small block Camaro yesterday and noticed that the timing doesn’t return to initial like it should. I set my initial timing at 14 degrees but then when I rev the engine and allow it fall back to idle, the timing light shows that the timing now is at
Lateral control is how the rear axle housing is kept in a side-to-side alignment with the chassis as the rear suspension moves through its travel. And it’s more important than you think. Lateral control is essential when installing a traction device on any vehicle with a live rear axle, with the exception of a car with conventional leaf
Compression equals horsepower. The reason is simple: The more you squeeze the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber, the more power you can create. In theory, forcing air and fuel in as small a combustion chamber as possible (measured in volume) will yield maximum engine compression and horsepower. There are a number of ways
It’s just business, not personal. Many companies follow that mantra when creating new products. But the development of the RideTech StreetGrip suspension systems really was a personal decision by RideTech President Bret Voelkel, who wanted more of his fellow classic muscle car owners to enjoy modern handling and ride comfort. Voelkel is so excited about the release of the StreetGrip
Universal or direct-fit? California or one of the 49 other states? What’s the right catalytic converter grade? These are the questions MagnaFlow covers in this video which will teach you the basics of choosing a catalytic converter for your particular vehicle application. Check it out, then learn how to diagnose catalytic converter problems, and how to stay emissions
The U.S. Justice Department sued Volkswagen for upward of $90 billion Monday, alleging the German automaker intentionally cheated federal emissions testing on several 2.0L and 3.0L diesel vehicles sold in the United States. U.S. lawsuits often settle out of court for fractions of the maximum penalty, but the $90 billion figure is five times higher
2015 was so last week. But we have one more task to complete before showing you the Top Fan Rides of the year. First, we need to determine the Top Fan Ride of December. We tallied your votes based on likes and shares of all Fan Rides posted to Summit Racing’s Facebook page in December.
Q: My 1969 Roadrunner has a new diaphragm-style clutch. While shifting at high rpm, the clutch pedal sticks to the floor. When the engine speed decreases, the pedal comes back up. Can you help me out? A: Remove the clutch pedal’s over-center/assist spring. While it was originally installed to help with heavier Borg and Beck clutches, it can
Editor’s Note: In 2015, we looked back at the best aftermarket parts of all time, commemorated 60 years of small block Chevy performance, and went Back to the Future to celebrate the iconic movie’s anniversary. We said goodbye to Roscoe P. Coltrane and hello to a whole new generation of Camaros. Jeff Gordon retired. Volkswagen cheated. And BIGFOOT had
Was it possible for the 1970 big block 396 (402) Nova to come with the 10-bolt rear-end installed from the factory? I know the 12-bolt was optional for around $150 from the dealer at the time but that was a lot of money to the car buyer in 1970. Did the factory turn out some
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