Project F-150 (Part 3): Installing Side Steps on our 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
One of the first upgrades truck owners often invest in is a set of good-quality truck side steps. In addition to making it significantly easier to enter and exit your […]
Mailbag: Tall Valve Covers vs. Stock Valve Covers
Q: Do I need tall valve covers? … A: Valve covers come in a variety of designs to give your engine the look you want. One important thing you will need […]
Project F-150 (Part 2): Installing New Wheels and Tires on a 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
The crew at Summit Racing chose the 20-inch Pro Comp Syndrome 44 Series wheels and BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires for its 2019 Ford F-150 truck upgrade project, which […]
Project F-150 (Part 1): Installing New Front and Rear Shocks on a 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
The crew at Summit Racing chose the FOX Racing Shox 2.0 Performance Series Coilover IFP shocks for its 2019 Ford F-150 truck upgrade project, which we introduced yesterday. Today’s video […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Calculating Fuel Pump Ratings to Feed Big Block Chevy
I am building a mild, street big-block Chevy that will be carbureted but I’d like to run one of those in-tank EFI conversions since that will be much simpler and […]
Mailbag: What is a Battery BCI Number?
A battery BCI number indicates the physical size dimensions of the battery rather than its Amp Hours (AH) rating. The BCI group numbers are used to categorize automotive batteries by […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Adjusting Vacuum, Timing & Advance Springs to Cure Engine Misfire
I’ve been reading your posts/blogs/articles on tuning with a vacuum advance and it’s been very helpful. My combo is a 355 small-block Chevy, 10.7:1 compression, 23-degree Brodix 10x heads that […]
The 3 Types of Engine Vibration in Cars and Trucks
Editor’s Note: The technical information below comes from the engine-vibration experts at Fluidampr. … Engine vibration accelerates engine wear, breaks engine parts, and robs us of horsepower. There are three […]
Mailbag: What Do I Need to Run E85 Fuel?
Q: I want to run E85 in my car. What should I know before changing fuels? … A: Many of us have seen the cars making huge power on E85 […]
Intro to Optimizing Pushrod Length with Checking Tools
In most cases, the pushrods in your engine drop into a guide plate of some sort in the cylinder head, with the lower end fitting directly into the cup of […]