Automotive Basics
A to Z Glossary of Hot Rod Terms
Don’t sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about next time you’re at a car show or cruise-in. These are the terms you need to know. [More…]
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How To & DIY
1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles
The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for the rear end. [More…]
Technical Info
Dodge 360 ~ The Other Small Block
Richard Holdener puts a Dodge 360 (LA) small-block V8 engine through the paces with full results from bolt-ons, heads, cams, intakes and more. [More…]
Technical Info
Air Baggin’ ~ Understanding Instant Center
Suspension geometry is important to a quality driving vehicle, and instant center is the foundation of any link-type suspension. [More…]
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Air Baggin’ ~ Should You Setup at Ride Height or Half-Travel?
Should you set your air bagged suspension up at ride height or at half-travel? Here’s why we prefer the half-travel method. [More…]
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Soft vs Stiff Springs ~ What’s The Best Suspension?
The purpose of a suspension system is to keep your tires on the ground, so is it better to have soft coil springs or stiff springs? [More…]
Automotive Basics
Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car?
Synthetic oil has fewer impurities and is more resistant to sludge formation, so your engine stays cleaner, operates more efficiently. [More…]
Technical Info
Horsepower vs Torque ~ What’s The Difference?
Torque is a force acting at a radius, while horsepower simply incorporates time into the equation. Here’s a simple explanation. [More…]
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Bore vs Stroke ~ What Makes More Power?
Engineering Explained discusses how bore & stroke affect engine RPM, engine airflow, surface area heat losses, and flame duration. [More…]
DIY Projects
4 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening
Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your ride on a budget. [More…]