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
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
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
Back in the day, low-pressure fuel delivery systems were the norm. As carburetors evolved and fuel injection came into play, fuel pressures increased and low-pressure systems became common. However, low-pressure fuel systems remain relevant because many vintage cars use Weber or Stromberg carb setups. Aftermarket low-pressure pumps and regulators are also used to replace OE parts for
Your vehicle’s four tires don’t wear evenly. This happens because the front of your vehicle typically weighs more than the rear, and because your front tires turn while your rear tires don’t, and because (in the United States) we typically make left turns at higher speeds than we make right turns, causing the right-front tire to
Congratulations — you’ve created custom hose assembly for your vehicle. Automotive plumbing 101 says that before you go through the trouble of installing your new hose assembly, you’ll want to pressure-test it to make sure it’s leak-free. Fortunately, Earl’s Performance offers a complete kit that makes it quick and easy to test your assembly prior to installation,
Q: I am having trouble finding the correct speedometer gear for my 1970 Mustang. The car has a top loader 4-speed transmission and a 4.10:1 rear-end ratio. I’m running 26-inch-tall rear tires, and a 21-tooth speedometer driven gear. The 21-tooth gear is the largest I can find, and the speedometer reads about 27 mph fast.
[portfolio_slideshow id=59330] Visit enough car shows and you’ll begin to see certain styling trends under the hoods of your favorite vehicles. We’ve all seen chrome, and billet, and more recently, the racy looking fabricated aluminum covers are the latest trend. But you don’t have to settle for what comes out of the box. If you
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