Tech Articles
New Hoosier Dirt Sprint Car Tires for 2023
by Jason Orth
5/19/2023
A complete redesign for Hoosier's rear dirt sprint car tires has come after nearly 25 years. Learn about the changes and how they affect your sprint car setup.
Automotive Jacks: What Is the Best Car Jack for Your Application
5/16/2023
There are a multitude of automotive jack choices to get the job done, but which jack is best (and safest!) for the job at hand? Read our buyer’s guide to find out.
SwissTrax DIY Garage Flooring: Designs, Installation and Review
5/15/2023
Watch as we install SwissTrax flooring in our shop and discuss some tips and tricks for installation of DIY garage flooring.
Exhaust Clamps: What Clamp Is Best for Your Application
5/11/2023
Exhaust clamps are the perfect DIY solution to assembling your performance exhaust system at home, but what is the best clamp to use for your application. Find out in our buyer’s guide.
Selecting the Right Wire Size for Automotive Alternator to Battery Applications
by Jason Orth
5/8/2023
Selecting the right battery cable wire size for automotive alternator to battery applications is crucial for optimal electrical performance and preventing potential issues. Our guide helps you choose the right wire gauge for any length of wire run.
Piston Ring Install Guide: Clocking and Gap Orientation
5/3/2023
Piston rings may not be the most exciting part of an engine build, but knowing how to clock piston rings and how to install rings on a piston is critical to your engine performing properly.
Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It?
5/1/2023
Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It? Crate engines are often the more affordable option over a purpose-built engine. Some still think a rebuild is cheaper than a crate engine. But is it? That’s what we’re here to find out.
SBC Thick and Thin Oil Pan Gaskets - Which do I need?
by Jason Lubken
5/1/2023
How to pick the right small block Chevy oil pan gasket. We look at a 350 Chevy oil pan gasket and help you identify what thick or thin gasket you will need.
Independent Front Suspension System Upgrade Choices
4/28/2023
Upgrading to (or updating a poorly designed) independent front suspension, or IFS, will vastly improve your classic muscle car, hot rod, or pickup truck’s braking and handling
5.3 LS Build Combinations: Recipes for 400-700+ HP
4/27/2023
Making great horsepower on a budget is the LS engine family’s claim to fame, but just like any other engine, the more power you ask of it the more you’ll need to spend