Videos & Galleries

Video: An Introduction to New FAST Products

Check out this video from SEMA where the gang from FAST Electronics tells you about their new FAST EZ LS System, which includes the FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 self-tuning fuel injection system and EZ LS ignition control. They also show you the new 102mm intake manifold, the new big-mouthed LT throttle body, and black fuel rails. After that,

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Video: Inside TCI’s New 4L60E and 4L80E Torque Converters

Is your torque converter stifling your vehicle’s performance potential? If you’ve ever opted to keep your transmission out of overdrive to avoid burning the clutches out of your torque converter, then the answer is yes. According to Gary Bruce of the COMP Performance Group, TCI has found the solution to this performance roadblock. Introduced at

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Photo Gallery: Mountain Moonshine Festival

[portfolio_slideshow id=25080] The Mountain Moonshine Festival is just as awesome as it sounds. Even awesomer. Among other festivities, this annual Dawsonville, GA event includes a huge car show, cruise-in, and swap meet–all to benefit KARE for Kids, an organization that helps local children in need. Brian Kreuser, who has been sharing his photography with us

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Photo Gallery: Cars are the Stars of SEMA 2013

[portfolio_slideshow id=25460] LAS VEGAS, NV. — For all the celebrity appearances and highly anticipated product releases, there’s no doubt that the cars are really the stars here. We did some more star-gazing yesterday and snapped hundreds of additional photos. Take a peek at our latest gallery above and look for a mega-huge SEMA wrap-up gallery later on.

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Photo Gallery: More Killer Rides from SEMA 2013

[portfolio_slideshow id=25312] LAS VEGAS, NV. — It’s hot rod central—or at least it should be. The Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center is where you typically find the biggest concentration of customs and restomods. This year proved no different as companies like MagnaFlow, 3M, and Meguiar’s brought some of the hottest cars to the party.

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1950 Oldsmobile 88

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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Photo Gallery: Random Rides from Day 1

[portfolio_slideshow id=25153] LAS VEGAS, NV. — Before you even make it inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, you find yourself being sidetracked by the show cars stationed outside. Like a blown motor peeking out from a under a hood, those rides are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the concept cars and one-off

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Video: Installing a FAST EZ-EFI 2.0

Watch this excellent video to see Hot Rod‘s David Freiburger install a FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 on his 1970 Dodge Super Bee. Freiburger does a fantastic job presenting the information and explaining the choices he makes during installation. You should probably watch this regardless of whether you’re in the market for a new EFI system. Because it’s

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Video: How to Determine Proper Pushrod Length

Proper pushrod length is essential for achieving optimum valvetrain geometry. In fact, with today’s more-aggressive camshafts and higher valve-spring pressures, determining the right pushrod length has never been more critical to the performance and wellbeing of an engine. Several factors work together to determine the required pushrod length—rocker arm brand, valve stem length, camshaft design, lifter style, engine

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