So you’re considering swapping out your stock alternator. There are plenty of good reasons to make the leap to a high-output alternator, but you’ll need to do a little bit of homework first. Luckily, we’ve got smart friends to help us with our studies, so you can ace the topic. In conjunction with the alternator experts at Powermaster
Supersizing applies to engines as well as French fries. Our friends at Auto Revolution prove the point with these videos showcasing the build and dyno results for an awesome 448-cubic-inch small block Ford. Pass the ketchup—er, motor oil, please. The engine was built by Peter Guy of Peter Guy Racing engines in Fresno, CA. Originally
If you’re interested in learning more about how motor oil really works and how to maximize the performance and longevity of your engine parts, then this video is probably for you. Scott from Driven Racing Oil spent time with our friends at Summit Racing answering frequently asked questions about various oil types and how to
If you’ve got a pre-1988 small block Chevy and are tired of that massive, ugly looking factory accessory drive—the one with the heavy air conditioning compressor, unattractive alternator, power steering pump, and rusting iron water pump—then it’s time to step up to a serpentine drive system. Summit Racing has a whole line of polished aluminum serpentine conversion
[portfolio_slideshow id=40863] Let’s jump right in and see what’s happening in this episode of our Miata makeover: We welded thick reinforcement braces in the engine bay. These braces are designed to add strength and support back to the firewall area we modified to fit our LS3. We mounted a 3.42-geared Getrag Cadillac CTS-V differential in
The first-generation (1966-77) Ford Bronco has been a popular off-road vehicle since its introduction. However its successor, the 1978-96 full-size Bronco, outsold it by a large margin. Designed to directly compete with the Chevy Blazer, the big Bronco was roomy, comfortable, and could be loaded with creature comforts—exactly what the market wanted and the first-gen
In this video, KONI’s Lee Grimes will show you how to properly install KONI strut insert performance dampers made to fit inside your factory OEM strut housing, for when a complete KONI strut isn’t available for your particular application. You can watch the nearly six-minute video here, which will take you step by step through
I was helping my buddy remove the heads from his truck this last weekend. We ran into a problem where two of the collector bolts on the passenger side header flange were rusted so badly that we rounded off the bolt heads. This left us no choice but to cut them off with a Sawzall.
Nothing ruins a road trip or summer night cruise like an overheated engine. Fortunately, companies like Be Cool are aiming to make cooling system upgrades for classic cars easier than ever. As a matter of fact, Be Cool Direct-Fit Cooling Modules are designed specifically to take the guesswork out of bolstering your cooling components. Be Cool’s
It’s no secret that if you’re looking to make big power, GM’s LS engines are an excellent place to start. While these engines are incredibly powerful and durable, they do have a few weak points–many of them in the valvetrain. The search for power means adding bigger cylinder heads, longer duration camshafts with more lift
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