Fifty years after the original Super Snake version of the Ford Mustang debuted in 1967, Shelby American, Inc. has introduced its 50th anniversary Shelby Super Snake for 2017. Only 500 will be made so you’ll want to act fast to get yours. Or maybe you don’t like: 3.5-second 0-60 times 10.9-second quarter-mile times Up to 750 horsepower
Your tires might be telling you something. Are you listening? The condition of your tires could warn you of premature wear or be a sign of issues in other areas of your vehicle. You may simply need to add more air pressure to your tires, or you might need to have your suspension system checked
Q: I need to buy some new tie-downs for my race trailer. What are some rules or guidelines that should be followed when purchasing tie-downs? How about tips for proper installation? Anything else I need to know before I hit the road to the first race of the year? A: First and foremost, your tie-down straps must be
If I’m using timing control on my FiTech EFI, why do I need to buy the adjustable MSD rotor? Can’t I just lock out the distributor and then ensure the rotor aligns with the Number 1 spark plug terminal and make final adjustments to sync timing with the ECU using a timing light? Or, could
Dennis Collins is probably best known as the owner of Collins Brothers Jeep and for his frequent appearances on Discovery Channel’s Fast and Loud. Collins is also a pretty hardcore car collector and owns some rare third- and fourth-generation Mustangs—or at least he did. Collins put eight of his prized Mustangs up for auction at
Turbocharging continues to gain popularity. But there are still a few areas of a typical turbocharger setup that remain fuzzy to turbo newbies. One of the most common misunderstandings involves the basic difference between a wastegate and a blow-off valve. So here goes… What is a Wastegate? A wastegate prevents the turbo from creating too much boost. Once
When building a daily driver for an avid off-roader, who also happens to be a high school student in Southern California, there are a some unique challenges you need to consider. First, you’ll need to think about any recovery needs while on the trail. You’ll also want to account for the bumper car course that is
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
As rumored a couple months ago, Ford Motor Co. confirmed today that the 3.7L V6 will be dropped as a Mustang engine option for 2018. The official announcement came as Ford unveiled a host of improvements, tech upgrades, and design changes to what it is calling the “most advance Mustang ever.” The 2018 version of
Q: I have a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with a 400 cubic-inch engine. I am looking at the FiTech GoStreet EFI 400HP Self-Tuning Fuel Injection System. Will this system mount straight up to my Pontiac engine? A: This self-learning EFI system features straightforward installation with application-specific modifications required. The system delivers a quick and accurate start-up process
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