Ford Mainline Header Reducers

Headers and manifolds differ in design and function. Long tube headers, shorty headers, and exhaust manifolds each have their pros and cons regarding performance and application.

In this Tech Tip, one of our customers asks for a suggestion on exhaust headers for his 1933 pickup.

Learn how to wrap exhaust headers to help keep under hood temperatures down. This articles shows how cast iron exhaust manifolds are wrapped in 1-inch black header wrap with stainless steel exhaust wrap ties.

Making the switch from manifolds to headers is a popular performance upgrade, but it may take more than just bolting on the new part. We provide some tips and things to consider after you bolt on a new set of headers.

Learn how to lower a hot rod by modifying the axles and some history behind early hop ups. This project features a Ford axle with wishbones for a Model A.

There is certainly more than one way to get your project's ride height or stance where you want it and we provide a brief overview of the options in this buyer's guide on lowering products.

Brief review of the different types of Ford alternators and regulators available through Speedway Motors.

Speedway Motors employee Pat O. is back to talk Ford Automatic OverDrive Kickdown brackets and kits.

In this budget build, a GM rear end is upgraded in order to hold 400+ HP. See how spherical bushings are replaced in a used 8.5” GM 10 bolt rear end.

Watch as we install a front suspension lowering kit on our 1968 Chevy C10. Upgrades include disc brakes with a 5 on 5” bolt circle as well as 2” drop springs and 2 ½” drop spindles.