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Model A Coupe Hot Rod
6/14/2019
From the Model A coupe body to the dropped axle and chrome OEM wheels. This car project is a basic, but cool traditional hot rod. Comparable to the American Graffiti coupe. Read more on how to start planning your hot rod car build.
Drum Brake Installation - '32 Roadster
6/6/2019
Finned Aluminum "Buick Style" Brake Drums are a great way to add that vintage hot rod style to your Early Ford. Follow along as we install a pair on our '32 Roadster and add some serious hot rod attitude!
Speedway Motors Tech Talk Finned Aluminum Buick Brake Drum
6/6/2019
You can slip these Finned Aluminum Buick Brake Drums on to any one of our 1937-48 Ford hubs or 12x2 Bendix brakes. No machining. No re-drilling. Not a cover. Just classic hotrod style.
When to Service Your Shocks
5/28/2019
Learn how to tell if your shocks are bad and how long shocks last before they need to be serviced. Speedway Motors Shock Tech can service your AFCO, PRO, Bilstein, QA1, and Ohlins shocks.
Disc Brake Conversion
by Tyler Wesely
5/24/2019
How to change brake pads, rotors and calipers using the Mustang II complete brake kit. Replace your drum brakes with disc brakes for performance and better braking ride. For use on Bobcat and Mustang II spindles.
Air Fuel Ratio Tuning on a Sprint Car Engine
5/15/2019
Learn what goes into setting the fuel for your engine and how to change the density altitude, ADR, main pill and high speed pressure to optimize a/f ratio.
How to Build 4-Link Bars
5/9/2019
Do you have a project that will require you to build your own 4-link bars? Here's a demonstration on how to determine the bar length, weld the parts and assemble the links using steel tube ends weld bungs and forged 4-bar rod ends.
Upgrading Your Air Cleaner Assembly
5/9/2019
Learn the proper steps in upgrading your air cleaner assembly to ensure clean air, allowing your engine to more easily make the power that it should.
Take a Kid to a Car Show
by Jeff Karls
5/7/2019
What is it like growing up going to car shows? This story explains how attending car shows is a way of life and how the tradition is passed on from generation to generation.
Ignition Upgrades for Classic Mopar Muscle
by Tyler Wesely
5/1/2019
Bringing an old Mopar back to life isn't always a breeze. Fortunately, MSD has come up with a solution for those outdated and unreliable points-type ignition systems. Find out how to install a MSD 8386 distributor and MSD 5531 spark plug wires