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Video: Installation Tips for Mini High-Torque Starters on GM Engines

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

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Video: How to Install a FiTech EFI System

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,

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Photo Gallery: Boston World of Wheels

The Boston World of Wheels is the finale of the Summit Racing Show Car Series season. As the last of the Autorama/World of Wheels shows, the event is sort of a passing of the guard as we transition from the indoor car show season to outdoor events. Proving once again that she’s no fan of hot rods,

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Video: A Quick Primer on Choosing Ring and Pinion Gearing

Changing the gearing in your differential is one way to add serious performance to your vehicle, whether you’re looking for quicker launches for races or lower rpm for increased street-cruising fuel economy. In this short-and-sweet PowerBlock TV video featuring Summit Racing tech expert Carl Pritts, you’ll hear more about choosing gearing for your vehicle. Then

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Video: How to Install Billet Hood Hinges with Eddie Motorsports

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

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Photo Gallery: World of Wheels — Winnipeg 2016

Winnipeg, MB. — The World of Wheels was back in Canada this past weekend as part of the International Show Car and Summit Racing Show Car Series, where our friends north of the border continue to remind us just how well they understand American hot rods and how to flex their American muscle. The show was packed

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Video: Tips for Choosing Performance Automatic Transmission Coolers

Spring has sprung in the northern hemisphere, and temperatures are rising. While that’s mostly good, higher temps do force us to think about our vehicles’ cooling needs, to preserve the good health of auto parts prone to high-heat damage, and to maximize performance. In today’s video, the crew at Performance Automatic — a manufacturer of high

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Video: How to Use a Mothers Clay Bar to Remove Grime and Debris

We’d venture to say nearly everybody has washed and waxed their own vehicle at some point. If you’re new to the hot rodding or car show scene, though, you may not be familiar with the benefits of clay as a detailing item. The clay bar is a time-honored detailing tool used by seasoned hot rodders to

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Photo Gallery: Chicago World of Wheels

The so-called “Second City” takes a backseat to no one. On the Summit Racing Show Car Series, Chicago, along with Detroit, is arguably the biggest stop of the indoor show season. It’s where the ISCA Grand Champion is announced and home to prestigious awards like the Legacy Cup. The show attracts hundreds of hot rods and trucks

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