Oxy-Acetylene Welding For The Hot Rodder Part II– Lighting The Torch
In “Oxy-Acetylene Welding For The Hot Rodder – Getting Started”(read Part I HERE), I talked about why learning to weld with an oxy-acetylene torch is […]
Tech Tips
DIY tech tips for wrenching, plus engine and tuning modifications for muscle cars, drag cars, and performance enhancement.
Loose as a Goose: Why ARBs are Necessary in Most Drag Cars, Part IV
In past segments of our “Loose As A Goose” series, we looked at the real reasons why many cars get bent out of shape on […]
Loose as a Goose, Part III: Why ARBs Are Necessary in Most Drag Cars
Part III of the ARB series examines rear end torque rotation and other ways to control your roll.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding For The Hot Rodder Part I – Getting Started
Learning to weld with an oxy-acetylene torch is a very useful skill to possess for the active hot rodder. You might need to attach a […]
Loose as a Goose, Part II: Why ARBs Are Necessary in Most Drag Cars
In the opening segment of our “Loose As A Goose” series, we looked at the math, which shows how much torque you could be dealing […]
Loose as a Goose: Why ARBs are Necessary in Most Drag Cars, Part I
Question: Have you ever watched an out-of-shape, high horsepower GM A or G-body (Chevelle, Cutlass, GTO, Grand National, etc.) as it launched at a drag […]
What You Should Know About Drag Race Brakes: Pads and Fluid
This is the final segment in our look at drag race brake systems (much of the information presented in the series can be applied to other forms of racing too).
What You Should Know About Drag Race Brakes: Calipers
Over the past several weeks we took a long hard look at high quality high performance brake systems – particularly pieces manufactured in America […]
A Guide to a Quick Fix out on the Salt
The Fox Valley Technical team demonstrates how to do a quick fix on a pinion bearing right on the Bonneville salt.
What You Should Know About Drag Race Brakes: Brake Hats and Hubs
Part two of how to choose the best brakes and brake components for your drag car. Part two focuses on brake hubs and hats.