Automotive suspensions have come a long way since the original muscle car era of the 1960s and early 70s. Today’s shock technology allows for tuning your suspension for maximum handling and control; and the tubular steel components offer a better, stronger alternative to stamped steel parts. Fortunately, suspension manufacturers have started to make modern suspension technology available
Every once in a while a product comes along that’s not only good for your vehicle and good for your comfort, but is also somewhat easy to install. It’s rare indeed that a product can look good, work well, and slide in exactly like the instruction sheet says it should. Bestop’s Trektop NX is such a
A high-torque starter can deliver the extra starting power you need to turn over a high compression engine. In the case of a high-torque mini-starter, you get that extra power in a more compact package for increased ground, oil pan, and/or header clearance. The advantages are clear, but there are some important steps you need to take
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,
If you’re planning on, or thinking about, replacing your vehicle’s stock hood hinges with aftermarket hinges, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s video, the crew at Eddie Motorsports — the industry’s largest maker of billet aluminum aftermarket hood hinges (currently 38 different models of cars and trucks) — is going to show you how to install
The Ridetech StreetGrip suspension was one of the most talked-about new products at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas last November. You can find out what all the buzz was about by reading this article, but the Cliff’s Notes version of the story is the complete suspension package brings modern handling to classic muscle cars. Ridetech offers the StreetGrip suspension
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
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
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
In this installment of Saving Silverado, we have a super easy upgrade that most anyone can perform without the need for any special tools. We’re upgrading the stock power side mirrors to those with built-in turn signals. As we eventually realized, the passenger mirror on this Silverado suffered from a broken motor assembly and would basically
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