Dropping the Engine: When Side Mounts Won’t Work
Assume you have a custom-built car you’re working on. Assume you have an engine. At some point you have to mix the two together. No big deal right? Probably not.
Articles by Wayne Scraba
Mechanically Speaking: How Clutch & Flex Fans Work
In the hypothetical world, a fan wouldn’t be required if your car was constantly driven at high speeds (definitely an interesting concept, but not too practical).
Drilling 101: A Simple Solution for a Tough Problem
Drilling through hardened steel doesn’t have to be impossible.
Track Tuning Aids: Neat Tuning Tools for The Track
It’s no secret my background was drag racing, and I’ll be the first to tell you that most sharp weekend warriors (and even many seasoned racers) don’t like taking all of their tools to the track.
Drilling 101: There’s More To Drilling Holes Than You Think
The truth is, if you’ve ever drilled a hole in something, bolted it down, then had the darned thing break or fall off a few days or miles later, you’re probably looking at an article of interest.
Elementary EFI Part II: Electronic Fuel Injection Doesn’t Have To Be Voodoo!
When we last left you, we were deep into the workings of MSD’s entry level Atomic EFI. If you recall, we showed how simple the system is to work with, and how easy it is to install.
Elementary EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection Doesn’t Have To Be Voodoo
EFI has been around for decades in production line cars and it’s been available over the counter as a retro fit for considerable time, but there are still plenty of us out there who are spooked by the systems and we tend to stick to carbs.
RACK EM UP: Inside Steering Racks Part 2
Part two of this exploration of steering racks, focusing on the rack and pinion steering.
RACK EM UP: Inside Steering Racks
Race cars, modified street cars and hot rods are pretty evenly split between cars with rack and pinion steering and those with old school recirculating ball steering boxes. What’s the difference between racks and steering boxes?
Making Your Body Mobile Part 2
When we last left you, our body cart project was well on its way. To recap, the idea here is to craft a body cart that is easy to construct, relatively inexpensive, and, if you don’t need it anymore, easy to dispose of (hey, you can always burn the wood for a bonfire!).