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How to Troubleshoot a Noisy Alternator

There are some vehicle functions we can probably live without. A properly working charging system isn’t one of them. Among the various common charging system problems you might encounter, one is a noisy alternator. Here are some common causes of alternator noise. 1. Alternator Belt Problems An excessively worn or loose alternator belt can produce foreign

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Animation: How a Manual Transmission Works

The manual transmission is still the preferred gear-changing option for many high performance enthusiasts. For some, though, the manual tranny remains a mystery. And even for seasoned stick shift drivers, the science behind the inner-workings of the manual transmission can be somewhat murky. That’s why we’ve decided to pay if forward by sharing this 3D animation, which

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Ranking The Most Iconic Aftermarket Brands: #2 Holley

Iconic — adj. \ī-ˈkä-nik\ — widely recognized and well-established; acknowledged for distinctive excellence What are the most iconic brands in the automotive performance aftermarket? We thought about that for a while and collected votes from thousands of hot rodders and performance enthusiasts on Summit Racing’s Facebook and Instagram in search of the answers. The word “iconic” may mean different things to different people,

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Ranking The Most Iconic Aftermarket Brands: #3 Hurst

Iconic — adj. \ī-ˈkä-nik\ — widely recognized and well-established; acknowledged for distinctive excellence What are the most iconic brands in the automotive performance aftermarket? We thought about that for a while and collected votes from thousands of hot rodders and performance enthusiasts on Summit Racing’s Facebook and Instagram in search of the answers. The word “iconic” may mean different things to different people,

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