Corvette braking test
Taking stop-testing to the ragged edge
I’ll admit it, if there was a 12-Step Program for Acceleration Addiction I would have never made it past…“Hi, my name is Jim and I’m addicted to speed”!... more
CORVETTE
Jim Moore - October 20, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Mustang suspension
Extraordinary handling for 1979-'93 Fox classic Mustangs
If ever there was a gold mine engineered to outfox the early 1965-’78 classic Mustangs, it has surely been the 1979-’93 Fox body Mustangs — the new generation of affordable classics.... more
MUSTANG
Jim Smart - October 20, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Camaro Exhaust
Breathing new life into the exhaust system
The mid-1960s through the early 1970s were an amazing time when the conversation turns to performance cars. Muscle and pony cars were all the rage, with their fresh styling and often bold graphics, especially when compared to the pedestrian-looking full-size cars.... more
GM
Larry Weiner - October 20, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Steering wheels
Style, Convenience, and Safety Merged
Undoubtedly, the single most important piece of equipment in an automotive interior, from the vehicle control standpoint, is the steering wheel. Not only does it ensure the automobile safely goes where it is pointed, but the very size and shape is critical to comfortable driving.... more
GENERAL
Eric Eikenberry - October 20, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Towing
Picking the right tow vehicle
During the dog days of summer – at least in our neck of the woods (tourist country) – a common site is an overworked RV stranded on the side of the road, hood up and engine steaming. Honestly, just because a given car, truck or RV can have a hitch fitted doesn’t make it a tow vehicle.... more
GENERAL
Wayne Scraba - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Tuning Holley Double Pumpers (Part 2)
Second of a double-feature on tuning Holley's hot street four-barrels.
Last month we covered sources of information, tools, wide-band oxygen sensors, initial modifications and setting up our 850’s idle and cruise air-fuel ratios. In the second article of our series on double-pumpers, we’ll finish off jetting and power valve restrictions then work on accelerator pumps.... more
GENERAL
Hib Halverson - October 13, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Replacing weatherstripping on your C4 Corvette
The simple fix for when the water flows and the air blows inside your C4
There are many reasons why you would consider changing the weatherstripping on your C4. Over time, the rubber breaks down, hardens and cracks, leaving an unpleasant appearance, poor seal, wind noise, and the dreaded drip.... more
CORVETTE
Chris McDonald - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Ring and pinion installation
A ring and pinion project for the performance enthusiast
When looking to get more of your muscle car’s power to the wheels, nothing achieves it quite like swapping in a lower ring and pinion gear set. The lower ratio (higher number) multiplies the leverage your horsepower has on the tires.... more
GM
Nic Conley - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Mustang steering upgrade
Quick Fix for Better Driving
When you have a first generation Mustang in your garage, there are certain aspects that appeal to you. As time goes along, you soon find there are certain aspects that lose appeal.... more
MUSTANG
Kevin Harper - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Twin turbo Hemi build
Building a monster engine
As a young boy, Chris Perna discovered that he had a gift for drawing. He also had a vivid imagination for, of all things, creating monsters.... more
MOPAR
Mark Ehlen - September 29, 2011 12:00 PM - Comments