Since the 1930s, hot rodders and performance car enthusiasts have relied primarily on engine coolants made from a mix of ethylene glycol, water, and corrosion inhibitors. While these water-based coolants have done an admirable job of cooling, history shows they can be prone to overheating, boil-over, and after-boil conditions at high operating temperatures. In other words, traditional water-based coolants are
Do you want to know how to properly measure for and install a new driveshaft? Our friends QA1 and Summit Racing teamed up for this video which, using the QA1 REV Series Carbon Fiber Driveshaft as its subject, will give you the basic information you need to complete a driveshaft installation. Learn about the critical
Q: I have a mild 383-cubic-inch small block with 9.5:1 compression, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, and 750 cfm Holley double pumper carburetor. It also has a mild hydraulic roller cam and roller rockers. My question is in regards to gas fouling on some of the spark plugs. Specifically, I’ve noticed the fouling only occurs on a couple of plugs on the
Editor’s Note: Dr. John O’Connor, PhD is an expert in sports psychology with thirty-four years of experience. He has worked with a pro race teams in Australia and the United States, both of which won championships with his help. Dr. John is also a racer himself. Like most of us, he’s on a pretty tight
The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro debuted for the 2016 model year. Although the 2016 Camaro closely resembles its fifth-generation brethren, a lighter, sleeker design has helped the new Camaro set new standards for power, speed, and handling. But that doesn’t mean the fifth-generation Camaro is dead. In fact, the fifth-generation Camaro movement may just be coming to
[portfolio_slideshow id=50941] Any time you can put an engine together that makes enough torque to strip the concrete off the Hoover Dam, yet still gives away very little hint of what’s really lurking under your hood, you’ve built yourself a winner. Mike Petralia of Hardcore Horsepower did just that with a 565 cubic inch big block
Transmission identification is a common issue among classic car enthusiasts. According to the Summit Racing technical department, it’s one of the most-asked-about topics when customers call for advice. We dedicated an entire post to the subject a couple years back, but the bottom line is you can identify common automatic transmissions by the shape and bolt pattern
Do you want to eliminate unwanted road noise, exhaust drone, or car rattle from loud music? Sure you do. By watching this video you will learn how to apply LizardSkin Sound Control Insulation, a water-soluble, spray-on sound deadener paint. Typical applications include firewalls, floor pans, transmission tunnels, doors, hoods, trunk lids, under headliners, inside fenders, panel
Q: I have a 1955 Chevy with a 383 motor, a four-speed transmission, and a 3.73-geared 12-bolt rear axle. The engine is a four-bolt with nodular iron crank, 9.5:1 compression forged pistons, Airflow Research heads, and Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, a 750 cfm Holley double pumper carburetor, 1 5/8-inch Hooker headers, a hydraulic roller cam
I’m confused. I’ve seen magazine stories that say you should plug off that oil filter bypass in a small block Chevy but I’ve also heard that you shouldn’t do that. But with the bypass, doesn’t a bunch of oil go around the oil filter? That can’t be good, right? S.F. Jeff Smith: Essentially you are
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