Tire Torture Test
Sometimes, to build a better tire, you have to tear ’em up!
The requirements that we have for a “proper” automobile today are quite high.... more
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Andy Bolig - November 08, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
Get A Grip
You don’t need deep pockets to turn your 4th Gen F-Body into a world-class handling car.
The 1993-2002 Camaros and Firebirds (known as fourth generation F-body cars) have a strong following among GM enthusiasts.... more
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Ricardo Topete - November 01, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
Do It Right
Some Car Care Habits Can Be Harmful
We have the best intentions. No one will knowingly do something that is going to affect the beauty of their fine ride.... more
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Kevin Harper - October 25, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
NA + PSI = HP
Part II: Building the top end and dyno testing
Last month we assembled the bulletproof bottom end for our turbo 6.0L LS engine build. This month we’ll cover the top-end assembly and see what she’ll do on the dyno with and without the turbo.... more
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Doug Flynn - October 25, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
Preferred Seating
Rebuilding vintage cylinder heads with today’s durability.
When driving a classic car on a regular basis, you’re more concerned with reliability than those who trailer or drive their occasional rides.... more
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Jim Smart - October 18, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
A Hot Issue
The Right Fire Extinguisher
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) tells us that, in 2010, the last year statistics are available, there were 215,500 vehicle fires in the U.S. – one every 146 seconds. Those fires killed 310 people, injured 1,590 and did $1.4 billion worth of damage.... more
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Hib Halverson - October 11, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
Tempest in a Teapot
Insight into one of Holley’s most controversial carburetors
Mention the word “teapot” around savvy classic Ford guys and you will get a befuddled look because this old time Holley carburetor is a whole ’nother carburetion experience. It is loved and it is surely hated.... more
MUSTANG
Jim Smart - October 11, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
Bang, Shift, Zoom!
An upgraded T56 Magnum that does all the work and gets none of the glory
You’ll have to forgive the title, it’s a bit flashy to get people to pick up the mag and not just skim the pretty pictures.... more
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Eric McClellan - September 27, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
Super Charger
Optima’s new powerhouse charges forward with advantages.
Automotive technology is always improving. That fact even trickles down to include the lowly car battery.... more
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Andy Bolig - September 20, 2012 10:00 AM - Comments
NA + PSI = HP
A solid foundation, plus proven power-adder, equals longevity and performance.
GM “LS” engines are all the rage these days with near-stock engines claiming big power whether naturally aspirated or boosted.... more
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By Doug Flynn - September 17, 2012 10:46 AM - Comments