Mailbag: Boosting Low-End Performance for TBI Applications

Q: I’m rebuilding the 350 TBI engine in my 1992 Chevy 3/4-ton pickup, and I’m looking for a boost in bottom-end power. I’ve selected Edelbrock’s Performer TBI intake manifold and Performer-Plus cam and lifter kit. Is this the best choice for my performance goals? A: The Edebrock combination you’ve selected is an excellent choice for adding low-end

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Worsham, Hines Claim 2015 Crowns, Joining Enders, Brown as NHRA Champs

Del Worsham claimed his second NHRA world championship title and first in Funny Car, and then raced to the event victory Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in California. Southern California native Worsham defeated Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoff rival Jack Beckman in the semifinals to secure the Funny Car season title

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Monday Mailbag: Straight-Line 90/10 Racing Shocks For Street?

  Q: Occasionally, I take my street-driven 1993 Ford Mustang to the track for some drag racing. I’d like to get more traction off of the line. Will 90/10 front shocks help, and are they suitable for street use? A: Designed strictly for straight-line racing applications, 90/10 shocks will let your vehicle’s front end rise

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Iconic Automotive Artist George Barris Passes Away at Age 89

The hot rodding community has lost another legend. We are saddened to report that George Barris passed away today at the age of 89. George was a world-renowned automotive visionary who was able to turn automobiles into works of art. His son, Brett Barris, shared the news via Facebook: Sorry to have to post that my

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Photo Gallery: Random Rods Spotted at SEMA 2015

LAS VEGAS, NV — Like customs? Then you’ll love this giant gallery of hot rods and customs we’ve spotted at SEMA. They all have one thing in common: creativity. From rat-rodded BMWs to radical VW mini-buses—and even a worked-over school bus—there’s a little something for everyone below: [portfolio_slideshow id=47810]

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Trick Flow Takes on the Ford Flathead Cylinder Head

From the Ford Twisted Wedge to the LS GenX heads Trick Flow Specialties is known for their small block cylinder heads. Now Trick Flow is taking it old school and showing off a new line of Ford Flathead cylinder heads at SEMA 2015. These all aluminum cylinder heads bring modern engineering to classic Ford Flathead

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Mailbag: Eliminating Hot Transmission Fluid Venting at High Temps

Q: I have a Turbo 400 transmission with a 4,000-rpm stall converter and a transmission cooler. My trouble starts when the transmission temperature gets to about 210˚ F—the transmission starts blowing fluid out of the top vent tube. Even this hot, the trans doesn’t slip and shifts just like it does when it’s cool, whether

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Erica Enders & Antron Brown Win NHRA Championships

Erica Enders secured her second-consecutive Pro Stock championship Sunday while racing to victory in the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was Enders ninth feature win in 23 races this year, and her fourth-straight in Las Vegas. Antron Brown also claimed the NHRA crown in Top Fuel after advancing

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M.O.R.E. Hide-A-Step Ideal for Ford or Chevy/GMC Trucks with Large Tires

M.O.R.E. (Mountain Off-Road Enterprises) makes it easy to get into your Ford or Chevy/GMC pickup with large tires with its Hide-A-Step. The Hide-A-Step is incredibly easy to install. It lowers your “step up” 11 inches, and has a quick disconnect feature for easy removal for when you want to go wheelin’. Class IV zinc plating protects

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