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NSRA Vehicle Safety Inspection
The NSRA Vehicle Safety Inspection Program is voluntary and includes 23 different items ranging from the lighting system to suspension. [More…]
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How To Drift with Ken Block
Ken Block explains how he does his magic before he gets behind the wheel of his 845bhp Hoonicorn Mustang to give us the ride of our life. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Hot Engine Starts
It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, a hot engine can have problems too. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Catalytic Converters
A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons to create nitrogen, and at the same time it reduces the nitrogen oxides. [More…]
Technical Info
Guide to Automotive Wire and Fuse Sizes
Guide to hot rod wires and fuses including wire size/amperage, application by wire gauge, fuse sizes and more. [More…]
Builds and Examples
Dusty Dahl’s 1947 Chevy 3100 Project
Dusty Dahl’s ’47 Chevy 3100 project. It’s still a work in progress he tells us, but should really scoot with a 383 stroker engine… [More…]
Builds and Examples
1936 Ford Rat Rod Truck Build
Scott Wilson’s 1936 Ford Rat Rod Truck build photo compilation and subsequent triumphant burnout. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)
If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start here… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Performance Brakes
Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you need to know… [More…]
Technical Info
Speed Potential Calculator for Ring Gear and Pinion Changes
Calculate potential speed based on the RPM of the engine, ring gear/pinion gear ratio, final transmission gear ratio, and tire diameter… [More…]