Modern Rendition of Fat Man Steering Wheel is for Racers
If you want to find out how a new product for racers works, skip the salesman and go straight to the manufacturer. Son Machine Co. […]
Tech Tips
DIY tech tips for wrenching, plus engine and tuning modifications for muscle cars, drag cars, and performance enhancement.
Star Wars Axle Housings Part I: Fabricated Ford Housings
Ford 9-inch rear axles are the darlings of drag racing (and other forms of racing too). They’ve been used in everything from the lowest class […]
Delay Box or Cheater Box?
A delay box is a device that assists in perfecting your reaction time in a drag race, however some drag racers conceal the device and race in a no box class.
Horsepower in a Box: What to Look for Inside a Crate Motor, Part IV
In our final segment of “Horsepower In A Box” we’ll take a short look at the oiling system along with a selection of accessory bits […]
Horsepower in a Box: What to Look for Inside a Crate Motor, Part III
In the pair of previous segments of “Horsepower In A Box,” we examined the hardware found inside a crate motor (or perhaps more correctly, what hardware to look for). Cylinder blocks, reciprocating assemblies, camshafts and associated valve train hardware and cylinder heads were the pieces we touched upon.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding For The Hot Rodder Part IV– Cleaning Up and Protecting Your Welds
No matter what welding process you use, it’s important to finish the job by cleaning up and putting some kind of protection on our welds. […]
Horsepower in a Box: What to Look for Inside a Crate Motor, Part II
Last time we took a look at cylinder blocks and reciprocating assemblies. They’re absolutely important, but equally critical is the complete valve train and of course, the cylinder heads that support it. Continue reading for the second part in Wayne Scraba’s series on Crate Engines.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding For The Hot Rodder Part III– Running a Bead
In previous articles (Part I & Part II), I talked about how to choose and set up your equipment for oxy-acetylene welding. I also covered […]
Horsepower in a Box: What to Look for Inside a Crate Motor, Part I
“Horsepower in a box” is nothing new. But these days, there are far more options out there for crate motors. This four part series takes a look at what you need to know about a box full of power.
Affordable Underhood Makeover
MSD, Billet Specialties and Summit Racing help us turn our engine bay from cluttered chaos to clean and cool.