Monte Makeover (Part 9): The Quest for Good Steering
Editor’s Note: Perhaps the only things Travis Jones loves more than his 1986 Monte Carlo SS are autocross courses and a good challenge. That’s why Travis is on a mission to transform his […]
Video: Benefits of Upgrading to Tubular Control Arms—Are They Worth It?
When you really start diving into suspension upgrades, you’ll likely find a lot of folks talking about tubular control arms. That’s because an aftermarket set of control arms can offer […]
What is a Wheel Bearing & How Can You Tell if Yours is Going Bad?
A wheel bearing has a real simple job: It makes sure that your wheel spins freely, without any binding or vibration. A wheel bearing’s goal is to mitigate the effects […]
Project 1,000: Follow Along as Summit Racing Builds a 1,000 Horsepower, Twin-Turbo 6.0L LS Engine
OK, so 20 years ago, if you told someone you could hit 1,000 horsepower without a top-tier racing R&D team in your back pocket, you’d probably get laughed at. Nowadays […]
What is EMI & RFI? And How Can You Stop Electric & Ignition Interference?
A little while ago, we ran a story that mentioned how some spark plugs use a built-in resistor to help suppress electrical interference, so that vehicle electronic components (like radios […]
Mailbag: Why Does My New Vehicle’s Alternator Output Voltage Keep Fluctuating?
Q. I recently installed an aftermarket USB port with a digital voltage display in my newer Ford truck. I noticed my battery voltage varies significantly, between 12.9 and 14.1 volts, […]
The Serpentine Belt Wrench: An Unsung Hero Tool for Swapping Belts in a Cramped Engine Bay
In our experience, swapping out a serpentine belt goes one of two ways: It’s either an easy job done in a few minutes while you’re chatting with your pals… …or […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Some Good, Mild Performance Upgrades to a Direct-Injection Chevy Gen. V 5.3L LT Engine
I am rebuilding a 2014 L83 5.3L engine for my Silverado pickup and I’m considering making some changes to improve the performance slightly. I have looked into adding larger fuel […]
Taking The Sting Out of Damaged Threads
We’ve all been there at one time or another—tightening a fastener to specifications, only the specified torque is never reached. That unsettling feeling of a stripped thread. For most of […]
Video: Understanding Electrical Relays (& How to Install Them)
We talk about relays a lot around here. And that’s simply because they’re really, really handy in situations where you need to control the flow of power to your electrical […]