Buyer's Guides

Tailgating 101: The Car Guy’s Guide to Tailgating

Do you: A) Love cars? (Of course you do.) B) Love football? (Probably.) C) Love having fun? (More than Jameis Winston loves crab legs.) If you answered yes to the questions above, this post is for you. Our guide to tailgating will show you how to combine your passion for cars, football, and fun. Just add food, drinks,

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Back to School: 8 Hot Rod Reads to Boost Your Brainpan

You’ve spent the summer goofing off, watching racing and baseball and Family Guy reruns. And now, it’s time to go back to school. Maybe you’re not rushing to beat the morning bell anymore, and hopefully there aren’t any high school girls still wearing your varsity letterman jacket, but that doesn’t mean you can’t further your

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Heat Check: A Basic Guide to Exhaust Wrap, Thermal Barriers & Heat Protection

Editor’s Note: Before buying any heat protection, exhaust wrap, header pipe wrap, or other insulation, it is imperative to educate yourself about the product and the application. We talked to Steve Heye, vice president of HeatShield Products, Inc., who shared the following advice on choosing the heat insulators or barriers for your application:  [portfolio_slideshow id=33628]

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10 Great Father’s Day Gifts for Gearheads Under $50

We can memorize engine firing orders but forget important dates. So in case you’ve forgotten, Father’s Day is rapidly approaching. That means it’s time to do a little shopping—a more-unpleasant prospect than tearing down a seized-up engine. In an effort to make Father’s Day gift buying a little more tolerable, we’ve done two things. We compiled

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Video: The Ultimate Survival Guide for Summer Road Trips

With the longer days and warm weather, it’s time to pack up the hot rod and take a little road trip. Whether you find yourself venturing a little farther from home, or you’re planning extended road trip in a classic vehicle (think Hot Rod Power Tour), Summit Racing has put together a few items you might consider taking along. Watch Dave

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A Father’s Day (Gift) Guide to Savings

With Father’s Day fast approaching, it’s time once again to buy one of the trickiest gifts we give all year. We can’t help you with the tricky business of choosing the perfect gifts for the fathers in your life, but maybe we can help you save a little money in the process. Our friends at

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The Essential Dad’s Day Guide to Hot Rod Apparel

If you’re reading this, chances are you either: A) Are a dad, B) Have a dad, or C) Know someone who is a dad. And you know that, traditionally, dads have gotten a bad rap about their apparel. Frankly, we bear that cross because of a few bad apples–apples dressed in cut-off jorts, undersized, grease-stained

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EcoBoost 101: A Quick Guide to Upgrading Your Ford EcoBoost Engine

Chances are you’ve at least heard of the relatively new Ford EcoBoost engine—unless you live under a rock somewhere. And even then, someone probably peeked their head under your rock to tout the virtues of the EcoBoost: improved fuel ECOnomy and a noticeable power BOOST next to comparable-sized engines. That’s why they call it the EcoBoost. Actually, the EcoBoost

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Buyer’s Guide: 7 Great UTV Accessories Just In Time for Riding Season

The calendar says it’s riding season, making now the optimum time to accessorize your side by side for your upcoming off-road adventures. We explored the offerings of our friends at PowerSports Place, and came up with seven accessories that you should consider adding to your UTV to make the most of your riding experience. Spring

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Tool Guide: The 12 Tools Every Engine Builder Should Own

To build engines, you have to have tools. To build an engine properly, you need the proper tools. If you’re new to the high performance game and are building your first engine, we’ve compiled a list of twelve tools from our personal toolbox that ought to be in yours. None of these pieces are earth-shattering

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