Ride Of The Week: 2006 Undercover Motorsports Swing-Arm Dragster
This “turn-key” mid-engined dragster was built by Undercover Motorsports. It is powered by a 555-cubic-inch 900-hp Chevrolet V8 from Dart Machinery, Ltd.
Forgeline Motorsports Wheels Chosen For 2017 Richard Petty Tribute Mustang
Forgeline’s 20″ SC3C-SL wheel will be mounted on Continental ForceContact Performance tires in sizes 255/35ZR20 front and 305/30ZR20 rear.
A Day At The Museum – Speedway Motors Museum Of American Speed
Southwestern Community College visit Museum of American Speed.
Conventional Or Synthetic Engine Oil? How To Choose The Right Motor Oil
In recent years, the variety of different motor oils that are now available to consumers has multiplied exponentially. To keep up with the lubrication requirements of all the different vehicle manufacturers, oil companies have had to expand their product lines to include new ultra-low, multi-viscosity, fuel-saving oils, as well as products with special additive packages for specific engine applications.
GAAS Scholarship Committee Reports Record Amount of Awards for 2013-14 School Year
The AutomotiveScholarship.com site provides “one-stop shopping” for students seeking post high school educations to prepare for a career in the automotive aftermarket, whether at two-year community colleges, ASE/NATEF certified vocational/technical schools, or four-year colleges or universities.
Real World: Becoming a Zen Motorcycle Master Builder
The book “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” demonstrates that working on motorcycles may be either dull and tedious drudgery or an enjoyable and pleasurable pastime; it all depends on the inner attitude, or lack thereof.
Lubricants: Quaker State Dispels Some Motor Oil Myths
The following will help you dispel some motor oil myths so that you can educate your customers the next time you hear one
The Real World – Motoring Into the Mid-Range Industrial Market
Adapted from Brendan Baker’s article in Engine Builder
VIDEO: Diagnosing Drivetrain Stabilization
The angles of the universal and cardan joints on a driveshaft have a limited range of motion. If the angle of the pinion, transmission or axle exceed the specifications, it can result in noise and damage to the drivetrain. Andrew Markel shows how a worn motor mount or damaged axle can result in a customer noise compliant.
CV Axle Installation Tips
CV joint shafts are typically being replaced at anywhere from 70,000 to 130,000 miles.