Back in the day, a breaker-points ignition system regulated by a mechanical distributor was what controlled engine timing. While that system worked o.k. for its era, “points” ignitions are now very much out-of-date and an upgrade to an electronically-controlled ignition system can make a night-and-day difference in your vehicle’s performance and reliability. (By the late
For many cars and trucks, installing a performance exhaust system with large-diameter tubing is no big deal. But if you’ve got a slammed hot rod or track-hugging race car, fitting big exhaust pipes under your car can cause major headaches with ground clearance. Oval exhaust tubing is a great solution for folks who want to
A transmission jack is a must-have tool if you’re removing or installing a transmission. Now, while a lot of gearheads have made-do with improvised solutions for hoisting/moving a transmission, the fact is, a good transmission jack isn’t that expensive—and the consequences for a failed homebrew setup can be disastrous for both you and your transmission.
Edelbrock Performance has been around for 80-plus years. From the legendary Ford Flathead V8 to today’s GM Gen. V offerings, automotive engineering and technology has evolved a lot over those 80 years. And Edelbrock has continued to evolve with it. Dr. Rick Roberts has led the design and engineering process on some of Edelbrock’s most game-changing
If you own a high-performance race car or rip-snortin’ street machine, there’s a good chance you’ve had to battle extreme under-hood temperatures. And one of the biggest causes of high engine bay temperatures is the heat emanating from the header and exhaust tubing. ZyBar is a new high-temperature exhaust coating from ZyCoat that can reduce
In case you haven’t heard…there’s an all-new Jeep Wrangler in town. Dubbed the JL, this new Jeep is the latest off-roader to wear the Wrangler nameplate. Though it’s still got that “new Jeep” smell, Tuff Country‘s already got a lift kit for it. Tuff Country’s new EZ-Ride 2″ lift kit gives you enough room to
If your vehicle is loaded to the gills with accessories, then your dashboard probably looks like it’s out of an Apollo Command Module. ARB’s got a slick new LINX interface system that lets you move all of those switches and buttons to a simple touchscreen interface about the same size as a smartphone. Tailor
How would you like to easily install a anchor point for your vehicle’s wiring with no drilling or other permanent modification? Yeah, thought so. Mag Daddy fasteners use super-powerful magnets to let you quickly place a hook or loop for your cables, wiring, or light plumbing. And when we say “super powerful,” it’s no joke—these
The foundation of a vintage vehicle build is the frame. Any damage, whether its from rust or a wreck, can cause havoc when its time to get the car roadworthy. And it’s not like you can go to a junkyard and salvage a frame from a 50-year-old vehicle and expect it to be in good
The King Off-Road Racing Shocks company is known for, well, off-road racing shocks. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get a set for your own daily-driven truck, Jeep, or SUV. In fact, King’s got a series of OEM upgrade shocks and coil-overs that give you the kind of off-road performance King is known for, without
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