The manual transmission is not dead — especially not in the hot rodding universe. More importantly, your manual transmission is not dead. It may sound sick or move sluggishly, but chances are your ailing manual transmission can be saved. The first step is pinpointing the problem, so we’ve assembled this quick guide to diagnosing common manual
In part one of Finding Balance, we looked at the basics of engine balancing, In this installment, we’ll dive a little deeper into the process of engine balancing and look at some of the shortcomings of traditional balancing techniques. With a firm understanding of these shortcomings, we’ll then take a look at potential solutions in
Centrifugal superchargers have been around since the 1950s, but they’ve exploded in popularity over the last 20 years or so. Centrifugal superchargers are available for a wide range of vehicle applications — from race cars to street-driven vehicles to trucks — and manufacturers have continued to refine the technology and design of the popular power adders. ProCharger
Editor’s Note: Back in February we posted Part One of Dr. John O’Connor’s story about his latest race car, a 1995 Mustang GTS that will compete in NHRA Super Street. In this installment, Dr. John gives you an overview on getting sponsorship for a car—what to do, what not to do, and what a sponsor
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new aftermarket part capture the attention and interest of so many performance enthusiasts. But that’s been the story of FiTech Fuel Injection since bursting on the scene with high performance throttle body EFI systems priced similarly to carburetors and setting new standards for ease of installation. First,
It wasn’t possible to get a fifth-generation Camaro Z/28 until 2014, but Chevrolet Performance has now made it possible to bring Z/28 handling to your 2010-13 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The Chevrolet Performance Z/28 Suspension Package brings together many of the track-capable components of the 2015 Camaro Z/28 and offers them in a relatively easy-to-install kit made to
Q: I own a 1966 Chevy Biscayne with a 468-cubic-inch big block Chevy engine. It has 12:1 compression, Crane 298-degree duration cam, oval port cylinder heads, 926 cfm Holley double pumper on a Holley Strip Dominator intake, and an HEI distributor with an MSD ignition. The transmission is a Turbo 400 with a 3,500 stall TCI
I’m having a problem with the small block 383 in my Impala. The engine was new about two years ago, but I keep having problems with the spark plugs loading up with oil. Some of my friends say it’s a valve guide seal problem but the heads were new when we put the engine together. Others
[portfolio_slideshow id=52846] Nosebleed wheel stands are the poster children of drag racing. Everyone likes to see them, but for the most part, they’re not all that conducive to running a low ET or even making a straight lap down the quarter mile. The solution is, of course, the wheelie bar. Wheelie bars have been around
Changing the gearing in your differential is one way to add serious performance to your vehicle, whether you’re looking for quicker launches for races or lower rpm for increased street-cruising fuel economy. In this short-and-sweet PowerBlock TV video featuring Summit Racing tech expert Carl Pritts, you’ll hear more about choosing gearing for your vehicle. Then
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