Studebaker Hot Rod Engine Oil Additives

How does ZDDP or zinc help my engine live longer, what does ZDDP do and why is it important to use ZDDP oil in my engine?

Classic cars ran on normal motor oils for decades, so why change now? The answer lies in the evolution of gasoline engines and how motor oil has co-evolved.

Do I need break-in oil for my engine and why. When should I not use an engine break-in oil? What do I look for when choosing a break-in oil?

Take your crate motor racing to the next level with these tricks and tips that won't get you in hot water with tech officials!

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.

When it comes to a traditional style build on an early hot rod it just has to be rolling on a solid front axle of some sort. In this buyer's guide we take you through I-beam and round tube solid axles, spindle choices, radius rod needs, and more.

Learn about the functionality of key parts in a hot rod air conditioning system for install or diagnosing issues. We cover the condenser, compressor and more.

It may feel like a daunting task attempting to determine the best leaf spring for your traditional hot rod straight axle build, but our buyer's guide will surely help.

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.