Proper driveline operating angles are critically important to prolonging the service life of your driveshaft, U-joints, bearings, and seals. That’s because the wrong driveline angles can cause excessive vibration, which eventually leads to noise, premature wear, and eventually component failure. So, how do you ensure you’ve got the optimal driveline angle for your ride? The driveline
Q: I want my 1994 Camaro Z28 to run 12-12.50 quarter miles. Can you put together a parts list that will get me in the ballpark? Thanks for the help! A: You picked a good ride for performance add-ons! The list we’ve assembled will help you generate serious horsepower, but getting to the 12-second range
This past weekend, the annual All Mustang Show roared into Summit Racing’s Retail Store in Tallmadge, OH. It’s always an impressive event, with a nice mix of Mustangs of every generation—from Foxes to New Edges, Roushes to Saleens, you’re just as likely to see a 500+ horsepower, race-bred GT as you are a four-banger Mustang
California native Blake Alexander brought home the second Top Fuel victory of his career in front of a sellout crowd at the 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Robert Hight in Funny Car, Jeg Coughlin Jr. in Pro Stock, and LE Tonglet in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also winners in their respective
Stiction can be a serious problem for diesel engines. In a nutshell, diesel stiction is a buildup of gummy residue created by the breakdown of small amounts of engine oil. Want a more in-depth explanation on stiction? Check this out. Stiction can significantly affect a diesel engine’s injectors, O-rings, springs, pistons, or turbocharger(s); causing misfires,
I have a 1964 Chevelle convertible. Several years ago I put a 700-R4 in it, which has never shifted correctly. It slips, doesn’t work right with the carburetor, etc. I just want to switch it out. What would you recommend as a good replacement—a TH400 / TH350, GM 4L80E, or what? — D.E. Jeff
Whether you’re into mountain bikes, road bicycles, or beach cruisers, there’s a good chance you’ll want to load it onto your vehicle for some distant adventuring. That can be a lot more complicated than it sounds. To ensure the safe transport of your bike (or bikes), you’ll definitely want to invest in a proper bike
We got a lot of awesome stuff from Australia, including (but not limited to) the electric drill, pacemaker, Wi-Fi, and Paul Hogan. But a lot of gearheads might say the coolest thing to come from the land down under was the “Ute.” Sure, American automakers had built early versions of pickup trucks before, but the
Sergio Marchionne, the former president of both Ferrari and Fiat Chrysler, died Wednesday from complications following a surgical procedure on his shoulder in Italy three weeks ago, according to several news reports. Marchionne was 66. He is widely credited for saving both Fiat and Chrysler, and then combining them into a profitable business. It could
Most seasoned gearheads know perfectly well how to bleed a brake system, but many are unaware of how to properly bleed a power steering system. It’s an important process to understand though: an improperly bled power steering system can result in poor steering, a noisy pump, and worse yet—total pump failure. To compound the issue,
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