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
(Image/media.chevrolet.com) It’s a match made in Detroit. Two iconic Detroit, MI-based brands teamed up to create a truck more than a century in the making. Chevrolet announced this week that it collaborated with famed workwear retailer Carhartt on an easy-to-like 2017 Chevy Silverado concept pickup truck which will be be displayed at the 2016 SEMA
Anyone who has ever worked extensively in a garage, machine shop or running heavy equipment appreciates the value of hearing protection. And anyone who has ever worn hearing protection can understand how preferable listening to music or a radio show or an audio book can be to highly muffled white noise. Enter Plugfones, the first safety
Ford is set to show off over 50 customized vehicles at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV next week. Among them will be these six Ford Mustang concept vehicles: VMP Performance “Track Attack” 2017 Mustang GT Concept This 2017 Mustang GT concept packs a cutting-edge VMP Performance Gen II-R 2.3L TVS supercharger and custom
Q: I have a 1989 5.0L Mustang, and I recently purchased a Ford Performance X303-grind cam for it. I have some questions concerning valve clearance. Can I run stock pistons with this cam, or will it be necessary to alter the piston to achieve the proper piston valve clearance. How much clearance is recommended with this cam?
The wife of BangShift Publisher Chad Reynolds is in a life-threatening battle against lung cancer, and the drag-racing and hot-rodding communities are being called upon to help win this fight. Daphne Reynolds has been diagnosed with Stage III or IV (we’ve seen conflicting info) small-cell lung cancer. Regardless, it’s the kind of news no one ever
We’ve discussed previously what a drag following rules can sometimes be. We don’t always like doing what we’re supposed to. But when it comes to torque sequences and recommended torque specifications, rebellion isn’t half as cool (or financially responsible) as following rules. Torque specifications vary by fastener brand, lubricants used, and other factors. But the
UnderCover Truck Bed Covers wants you to store your cargo “under” its new tonneau cover…and on top of it! The now-available UnderCover Ridgelander tonneau cover, which UnderCover will feature at the 2016 SEMA Show, is a versatile locking tonneau cover that can be accessorized with multiple approved add-ons. It’s that reason UnderCover claims the Ridgelander is “the most dynamic
Along with the trusty torque wrench and hydraulic jack, the mechanic’s creeper is one of the most essential of all garage tools. Without a good-quality creeper, we’re stuck laying on the cold, bare concrete or perhaps a flimsy, old piece of cardboard. That’s why owning a mechanic’s creeper is a no-brainer for the DIY auto enthusiast. Fortunately, choosing the right creeper is pretty
I just installed a new cam in my small block Chevy. The engine runs great, but I’ve noticed that at idle and at some cruising speeds the engine makes a noise that sounds more like a mechanical lifter camshaft. I bought a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft but this one sounds more like a solid lifter
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