OK, gearhead community, we get it. You want to swap GM LS-series motors in everything—muscle cars, hot rods, imports, trucks, Jeeps, coffee makers, pinball machines, CD players, pipe organs, houseplants, etc. Problem is, after you pluck your LS from the junkyard, there’s a good chance its wiring harness has been hacked to bits. And even
As a kid, impressing your BMX buddies with a sick wheelie down the sidewalk is cool. But if you’re at the track, trying to shave previous milliseconds off of your ETs, wheelies are your time-robbing nemesis. Summit Racing’s got a new line of wheelie bars that keep your drag car planted, letting your tires grab
Thermo-Tec’s new Rogue Series heat wraps are made using basalt. And before you ask—no, basalt isn’t a fancy new flavoring for your French fries. Rather, it’s a super heat-resistant material made from volcanic rock that can withstand temperatures up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. And that’s exactly what makes the new Rogue Series heat insulating products
Most common types of electronic fuel injection (EFI) conversion kits rely on a single throttle body to deliver fuel into the intake manifold—very much like a traditional carburetor. But a lot of modern engines use something called multi-port fuel injection (MPFI) in which multiple injectors are used, often placed further downstream in the manifold, directly
Got a 2011-2016 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra equipped with the LML-series 6.6L Duramax diesel engine? DuramaxTuners’ SPADE Series LML Tuners can tweak your engine’s ECU to deliver more power and improved driveability. SPADE stands for “Standalone Programming And Diagnostic Equipment,” and it’s able to work its magic by adjusting parameters like fuel delivery and
Stiction can be a serious problem for diesel engines. In a nutshell, diesel stiction is a buildup of gummy residue created by the breakdown of small amounts of engine oil. Want a more in-depth explanation on stiction? Check this out. Stiction can significantly affect a diesel engine’s injectors, O-rings, springs, pistons, or turbocharger(s); causing misfires,
When heading off-road, common practice is to release some air from each tire to lower your tire pressure. Known as “airing-down,” this process increases the tire’s contact patch with the ground, providing more traction on rough terrain. When it’s time to go home, you “air-up” and return your tires to their proper on-road working pressure.
Ever wish you could store your ride in a protective bubble to prevent damage from Mother Nature, kids’ bikes, door dings, and curious critters? Well, CarCapsule USA vehicle encolsures are basically that same thing. Whether you store it inside or out, these protective bubbles are the perfect solution for long-term indoor or outdoor storage of
Summit Racing Equipment has a new line of camshafts for LS and LS-based Vortec truck engines which consists of 10 different cam profiles for various performance applications. The Summit Racing Pro LS Camshafts lineup includes: 4 truck cam profiles 3 automotive cam profiles 2 LS3 rectangle-port specific profiles 1 turbo cam profile Summit Racing-brand parts
Squinting through a mud-, pollen-, or salt-covered windshield? Anco’s Replacement Windshield Washer Pump is a darn good option for folks with a broken or otherwise ineffective windshield washer system. This kit is also a pretty smart retrofit for older cars and trucks that may be struggling with a sub-par factory setup—if the vehicle even came
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