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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…
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…
Do Helmet Spoilers Actually Work?
If you’ve ever competed in open-wheel racing, you’ve likely been exposed to the confusing…
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…
Video: A Brake Bleeding Walkthrough Tutorial
A while back we introduced you to the Summit Racing Spec Miata project car.…
Connecting Rod Basics
As horsepower is increased in any internal combustion engine, the need for more durable…
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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…
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…
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…
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…