This exclusive feature takes a look at how a two turbo Chevy blew in the heat from Alabama! The second part of this feature takes a closer look at Shane Stack̵ (Read more...)
Little did Shane Stack know at 16 years old that the ’86 Monte Carlo SS he received as a gift from his father would still be his ride of choice 21 years later. (Read more...)
In the first part of this tech special, we got …
In the first part of this tech special, we got a bit of a primer on semiconductors, fuel injectors and pulse width modification. Now check out the testing process and see what we found. The electronic portion of our test configuration included two powe (Read More..)
One of the more subtle aspects of electronic fuel injection …
One of the more subtle aspects of electronic fuel injection is the relationship between electrical system voltage and fuel delivery. As electrical system voltage varies, so does the volume of fuel discharged through the injectors. In most cases, discre (Read More..)
In order to be a successful bracket racer you …
In order to be a successful bracket racer you need to be consistent. When .001 of a second matters any edge you have is valuable. One way to make your car considerably more consistent is to use methanol instead of gasoline. Methanol is the molec (Read More..)
The last segment of this tech special looks at Boost …
The last segment of this tech special looks at Boost Control. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, be sure to check them out first! Boost Control Boost control (i.e., regulating the pressure of the air charge coming from the compressor discharge side of (Read More..)
In Part 1 we learned about installation of turbo systems. …
In Part 1 we learned about installation of turbo systems. This section will cover intercooling and making connections. Be sure to brush up on Part 1 if you haven’t read it already! Intercooling Intercooling lowers the temperature of the ch (Read More..)
Take an inside look at some bits and pieces that …
Take an inside look at some bits and pieces that you should start giving some consideration to. On Broadway, no stage production is complete without a supporting cast of actors. That, along with the set, lighting, sound and props all go into making a (Read More..)
52 Years of Dependable Differentials from Currie Enterprises Drag …
52 Years of Dependable Differentials from Currie Enterprises We caught one of the four CNC axle spline machines throwing trails of sparks while this axle was being splined. Drag Racing requires a harmonious marriage of components not only to bui (Read More..)
How to Set Up a Stock Suspension Car In …
How to Set Up a Stock Suspension Car In our initial look at stock suspension car set up, we devoted all of the space to the back end of the car. This time we’ll look at the front. Just like the aft pieces, bolt-in hardware for the nose is read (Read More..)
How to Set-up a Stock Suspension Car, Part 1 …
How to Set-up a Stock Suspension Car, Part 1 Stock rear suspension drag racing is without question the big buzz today, and we’re not talking NHRA-legal stuff either. Instead, the current fervor is all about quick street cars. This is t (Read More..)
The Importance of Compression Ratios and How to Measure …
The Importance of Compression Ratios and How to Measure Them Since race pistons in domestic V-8 engines move up and down in excess of 100 times per second, replacing them is a normal part of the racer’s routine. NHRA Top Fuel and Funny (Read More..)
