Way back in the dawn of hot rodding, exhaust headers were a make-your-own proposition. Through trial and error, you cut and welded pieces of tubing together to create headers for your Flathead Ford, Red Ram Hemi, Jimmy six, or that newfangled small block Chevy. Sometimes you got something that worked, and sometimes you didn’t. Times
[portfolio_slideshow id=4839] Richard Lasseter made hot rod history way back in 1984 when his 1970 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1 automatic beat a Plymouth GTX Hemi four-speed in a shootout sponsored by Car Review magazine (now Muscle Car Review). When the tire smoke cleared, the Stage 1 455 had beat the Hemi with a
Brakes. No other system on your vehicle can cause so much frustration, yet be as vital to your safety. You can spend hours chasing leaks, noises, pulls, and other assorted brake maladies, only to have them crop up again. Fortunately, the brake experts at Bendix can give you a hand diagnosing and correcting your brake
Not so long ago, the bigger is better philosophy reigned supreme regarding camshafts. The result was overcammed engines that sounded great and could crank serious top-end power, but were not very streetable and couldn’t idle to save their lives. But thanks to modern cam technology, you can come pretty darn close to the Holy Grail
As gearheads, we spend our fair share of time contemplating the important things: Ford vs. Chevy, carb’ed vs. fuel injected, skulls vs. flames. But if you’re shopping for a welder, there’s one brainteaser that trumps them all: MIG or TIG? Whether you’re restoring a classic or prepping your car for the track, chances are good
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