Back to Basics: Jet Extensions
Pin the throttle, dump the clutch, hang on. The car hooks and rockets forward. Then, just as you’re watching the tach as it bends toward the redline, the thing noses over
Articles by Wayne Scraba
How to Mount Fuel Components: Working With Difficult-To-Mount Components
When many aftermarket manufacturers build a “fits-all” universal” part, they really have no idea what your application may be. It’s up to you to figure out how to mount the component. Common examples of these fits-all pieces might be fuel filters, fuel pumps, accumulators and so on.
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.
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.