Automotive Tech
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New AEV Kit Has Everything to Turn a Ford Super Duty Into a Super Off-Roader for $20K
If you want to turn your stock pickup truck into a true off-roader, there’s no shortage of aftermarket companies willing to help. And by…
900 HP With a Factory Warranty: Direct Connection Supercharger Packages Are Back on the Ram Rumble Bee
Last summer, when Ram announced that the Hemi’s comeback was just the beginning, we asked company executives whether we’d see the return of factory-backed…
Do Helmet Spoilers Actually Work?
If you’ve ever competed in open-wheel racing, you’ve likely been exposed to the confusing (but kind of cool) world of helmet aerodynamics. As a…
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Best Method for Setting Hydraulic Lifter Preload
I just read a post on a Facebook forum where a guy was asking about setting the preload on his hydraulic roller lifters. There…
Video: A Brake Bleeding Walkthrough Tutorial
A while back we introduced you to the Summit Racing Spec Miata project car. Well, after some track days and autocross events, the brake…
Connecting Rod Basics
As horsepower is increased in any internal combustion engine, the need for more durable parts is required. The rotating assembly, which is comprised of…
The Family Truckster: Reviving My Dad’s 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup
Some trucks are just transportation. Others become part of the family. This 1994 Chevrolet K1500 has been part of ours for more than three…
Understanding Piston Slipper Skirts: The Engineered HP Advantage
Editor’s Note: Choosing the right pistons is absolutely essential to ensuring that your engine (whatever it’s going into) lives a long, happy life. So we…
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Choosing a Thumping Cam for a Chevy 283
Short and sweet question: I want a nice ‘thumper’ cam for the stock 283 in my ’30 Ford. Can you help me choose the…
Stopping the British: Upgrading the Brakes on an MGB GT
When it comes to British roadsters, the MGB is king. MG made a zillion of them so there are lots to choose from, parts…