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The Ethanol Effect: Understanding Ethanol & What You Can Do to Protect Your Ride During Storage

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seems to love its ethanol. Farmers love it, too. But if you’re a hot rodder–particularly a hot rodder with a carbureted or older-style fuel system–ethanol isn’t exactly your friend. Ethanol blends can corrode your carburetor, fuel tank, and other fuel system components and damage engine seals and O-rings, according to industry experts. And

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Mailbag: Making Gear Swap Calculations

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re answering some important questions about swapping gears. E.B . • Lake Ronkonkonia, NY Q: I have a 1987 Pontiac Trans Am with a 305 TPI engine, a TH-700R-4 transmission, and 2.73 rear axle gears. I want to upgrade to 3.42

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