[portfolio_slideshow id=59301] Few of us give consideration to how and why battery mounting can be used as an advantage. We know that the majority of drag cars and many street/strip machines have batteries mounted out back, but there are some specific factors to think about. Directional Battery Mounting The direction a battery is mounted can
Q: I have purchased a 1970 Mustang. I have a 1969 460 engine that I’m told will fit in the engine compartment. I want to build a car that will do 9-second quarter-miles. The engine will be bored .060 inches over, have a stroker kit, Cobra Jet heads, and an Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake. I need
Q: I have a Chevy 350 engine bored and stroked to 383 cubic inches. It has 76cc heads, COMP Cams 280-degree, .480-inch lift cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with a 650 cfm Holley double pumper carb, and a Mallory electronic distributor. The engine is hooked to a Turbo 400 transmission with shift kit. The car is a
This is a little different question but maybe you can help me with it. I have a small oil-free, 115-volt air compressor with a 20 gallon tank. It will make 150 psi but because the tank is small, it can’t keep up with some of my air tools. I was thinking of relocating it outside
Up until recently, our at-home car projects have been at the mercy of Mother Nature. Tired of working in dirt and snow, the decision was made to search for new digs and a garage to go along with them. We found the ideal abode and garage, but the new workspace was in dire need of some
No matter what your reason for wanting to swap your ring and pinion gears, there are some basic — but critical — things to note, understand, and prepare for before tackling the job. In this video, Summit Racing tech adviser Carl Pritts walks you through each and every step, with a few important pro tips and
Q: I own a 1986 Camaro. I recently installed a 1969 327 and a Turbo 400 transmission. The engine has cast pistons, a Weiand Stealth intake manifold, a 278/288-degree camshaft, and the heads off the car’s old 305. The engine is strong, but I would like to get more power out of it. I want to use
This is directed to Jeff Smith – great article on ignition timing. I have a few questions. My problem is I can’t seem to get the timing right with either the initial or top end total and my engine is slow to start. I have a ‘67 Camaro with a 327 with double hump heads running stainless steel
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most upgraded and accessorized vehicles on the planet. If you’ve made aftermarket upgrades to your Wrangler, we’re guessing you’ll want to take full advantage of them. Things like larger tires, bigger gears, and lift kits, necessitate some adjustments to your Jeep’s factory computer settings, so Superchips developed the 3571
What is cavitation? You’ve probably seen the term thrown around in reference to fuel system components, but do you really understand what it is and why it’s bad? According to FUELAB, it’s the single most common failure in high-flow fuel systems and warrants a closer look. What does cavitation mean? What causes cavitation? What are symptoms of cavitation? FUELAB’s
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