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        Fix An Overheating Race Engine | Beyond The Cooling System
    
    
        
        
            by                    Jason Orth
        
    
    
        5/22/2024
    
    
            Overheating is a major cause of DNFs and damaged engines. We'll go beyond the cooling system for solutions to your overheating issues.
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        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.
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        The Best Wiring Solution for Your Hot Rod or Muscle Car Project
    
    
    
        
        10/18/2022
    
    
            Electrical wiring is one of those tasks that enthusiasts dread tackling on their own. We're here to tell you that wiring your project vehicle is something you can do with a little help from your friends at Speedway Motors!
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        How to Air Condition Your Hot Rod - AC Parts List
    
    
        
        
            by                    Jason Lubken
        
    
    
        8/23/2021
    
    
            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.
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        Selecting Quarter-Turn Fasteners
    
    
        
        
            by                    Jason Lubken
        
    
    
        8/13/2021
    
    
            There are several types of quarter-turn fasteners used in the performance automotive aftermarket and in this buyer's guide we'll help show you the correct fastener for your application and how some of the most common types of fasteners are used.
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        How to fix binding Nuts and Bolts
    
    
        
        
            by                    Jason Lubken
        
    
    
        6/8/2021
    
    
            Ever had brand new bolts or nuts bind up on you? Take a minute to read through the steps you should take anytime you’re building an engine or installing new hardware.
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        How to Lift An Engine
    
    
    
        
        9/18/2018
    
    
            Different ways to lift an engine, including the most common way and the parts needed to do so.
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        Choosing Parts for Your Ford 9" Third Member Build
    
    
    
        
        6/11/2018
    
    
            Lucas P. explains how to choose the correct part for a Ford 9" third member build in order to achieve a bulletproof rear. You will find specific recommended parts to use from Speedway Motors.
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        Keep Your Sprint Car Engine Running at Peak Performance
    
    
    
        
        4/23/2018
    
    
            One of the most important parts of your racing operation is the engine. This article gives a detailed overview on how to maintain your engine to get the most out of it for as long as possible. Also learn some tips to prolong the life of your engine.
        
    
    
    
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
    
    
    
        Model A I Beam Front Axle Install
    
    
    
        
    
        3/6/2018
    
    
            Our hot rod expert takes you through his ford I beam axle setup. Follow as he sets up the front end on his split wishbone front suspension Model A.
        
    
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