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Cams, Heads & Valvetrain

Cylinder Heads Are Key to Performance - Learn how cylinder heads build power and how to choose the right head for your ride!

Camshaft Specifications & What the Numbers Mean - A camshaft is the heart of any valvetrain. Get the facts on cam specifications.

Rocker Arm Ratio Explained - Rocker arm ratio is simpler than you think and just might be the best way to get more lift out of your cam.

Chassis, Steering & Suspension

Sub-Frame Connectors - Before you turn your car into a pretzel, learn why sub-frame connectors are a good first move on a lot of cars.

Circle Track

Circle Track Steering Shaft - Things you need to know about steering shafts for your circle track car.

Circle Track Rack and Pinion - Things you need to know about rack and pinions for your circle track car.

Engine

Big Block Chevy V8 - BBC Specifications - Get the firing order, torque specifications and more on the big block Chevy engine.

Small Block Chevy V8 - SBC Specifications - Get the firing order, torque specifications and more on the small block Chevy engine.

LS Engine Specifications - Get the firing order, torque specifications and more on Chevy LS Engines.

Crate Motor Guide - Get the facts on high performance crate motors.

Exhaust Systems, Headers & Mufflers

A Buyer's Guide to Exhaust Headers - Find out the things you need to know before buying a set of headers.

Exhaust Systems - We'll show you the ins and outs of a quality exhaust system and your sound and performance options.

Fuel & Induction

10 Common Carburetor Questions - We've assembled the top 10 questions that our tech staff receives related to carburetors.

Carburetor & Fuel System Tuning - More than you want to know about tuning and maintaining your carbureted induction system!

Carburetor Intake Manifold Guide - Learn about different types of carburetor intake manifolds and how you should select an intake manifold for your application.

EFI 101 - Learn the basics of Electronic Fuel Injection.

Get Some Air In There! - Cold air intake kits are one of the best and least expensive horsepower parts there are! Find out why you need a quality intake kit!

Grading Your Fuel Pump - Help determine which fuel pump best suits your needs.

Not All Injectors are Created Equal - Help determine which fuel injectors best suits your needs.

Superchargers - A mind blowing guide to roots type superchargers including: Engine set-up, Blower Carburetor selection, Cam selection and more!

Performance vs Economy- Three ways to achieve both.

Ignition System

Performance Ignition - We'll give you the ins and outs on understanding and building a high performance ignition system.

Transmission, Clutch & Torque Converters

Torque Converters - This guide will help you select the right torque converter and explain stall speed, how a converter works and how torque converters multiply your engine's torque.

Rear Differential

9" Ford Rear Axle Assembly - We've assembled a guide to the 9 inch Ford rear end including how to ID different versions.

Show & Go

Street Rod Accessories - Check out our list of popular and cool street rod accessories that look good on any ride!