Mike Aguilar

About Mike Aguilar

Mike's love of cars began in the early 1970's when his father started taking him to his Chevron service station. He's done pretty much everything in the automotive aftermarket from gas station island attendant, parts counter, mechanic, and new and used sales. Mike also has experience in the amateur ranks of many of racing's sanctioning bodies.

The Right Transmission for Your Drag Car

January 6, 2015 Mike Aguilar 1

When the driver and engines are both evenly matched, the right transmission and differential in your strip burner can mean the difference between a winning pass and an almost winning pass.

Using Small Block Chevy Engines in Drag Racing Cars

December 23, 2014 Mike Aguilar 1

Everything you need to know about a Chevy small block, particularly putting one in your drag car.

Lubrication: Dry Sump Oiling

December 9, 2014 Mike Aguilar 0

Drag Race 101: Lubrication. Choosing the right dry sump oil pump can be a difficult process. Here are some steps and factors to help make the choice a little easier.

Lubrication: Picking the Right Wet Sump Pump

December 2, 2014 Mike Aguilar 0

Drag Race 101: Picking the Right Wet Sump Pump. Deciding on high pressure, high volume, or both with your oil pump can be tough. Here’s some pointers on how to make it a little easier.

Engine Lubrication

November 11, 2014 Mike Aguilar 1

Drag Race 101:When to Choose Dry Sump Over Wet Sump Oiling

Tuning Tips: Squeezing Out More Power

October 28, 2014 Mike Aguilar 0

Drag Race 101: Tuning Tips: Squeezing Out More Power. Smaller ways to boost efficiency and reliability for better performance.

EFI for Hot Rods and Drag Cars

October 21, 2014 Mike Aguilar 0

Drag Race 101: EFI for Hod Rods and Drag Cars. Although fuel injection has been around almost as long as cars have, it’s only been within the past 20 years or so that fuel injection systems have really been viable options for those with a desire to go fast, quickly.