The term “Deuce” refers to the 1932 Ford, possibly one of the most iconic cars in hot rodding. When it comes to ’32 Fords and if you’re a true hot rodder, it’s hard to think of the word Deuce without it being followed by the word Coupe. This probably comes from the very popular song from 1963 titled, “Little Deuce Coupe” by The Beach Boys.
Ten years later, in 1973 a little film called “American Graffiti” hit…
Truck owners can always benefit from more fuel economy and more power to haul heavy loads. Most associate adding more horsepower with using more fuel, but when it comes to selecting compatible aftermarket performance parts, increasing fuel economy and power can be a direct result of improving engine efficiency. So here are the three most popular aftermarket parts you can use to get the most out of your gasoline powered pickup truck.
Air Intake Systems
Aftermarket air intake systems are one of the most popular…
Brian Reese, Vice President of Research and Development at COMP Cams®, hosts a behind the scenes video tour of the COMP Performance GroupTM R&D department.
At CPGNationTV.com, viewers are granted access to the exclusive Research & Development area where state-of-the-art products are developed and tested for all CPG divisions, including valve train, drivetrain and EFI components, among many others. In the video the audience will learn about the various tools used in the department, including a one-of-a-kind fuel injection flow…
Do you know the differences between a bias ply and radial tire? If not, you are in for a treat! In the video below, Corky Coker from Coker Tire takes the time to explain to everyone the differences in construction on these tires. He also explains how these different tires affect your car’s handling. Hope you enjoy!
When it experienced trouble with clutch failures, Earnhardt Childress Racing Engines turned to Quarter Master® to help create a clutch package that breaks through the boundaries of what had previously been possible.
There’s a reason why you always find some manufacturers in the automotive performance market involved in racing. And that’s because you won’t find anyone, anywhere that can abuse stuff and generally push every component on a car to its absolute mechanical limit like a race car driver….
No matter if the competition is street/strip, circle track or anything in between, every competitor knows that parts have to take beating and stand up to grueling conditions or the competition is over. And in racing, failure means sitting on the sidelines, watching.
One of the most taken for granted competition products is the starter. That’s because starters are a dime a dozen and many competitors go the route of “any starter will do,” paying the price of…
RHS Designs for the Entire System, Not the Flow Bench
Determining the best cylinder head for your needs requires more than simply comparing port flow numbers. There are many ways to measure a cylinder head: port volume, port flow, cross sectional area, air velocity, dimensions, chamber volume, valve…
COMP Cams® produces the next level solid roller design for racers and high performance enthusiasts
The one constant when it comes to racers is that they are always trying to push the limits. And one of the first places they look is usually the engine. After all, the surest way to beat the guy next to you is to put more horsepower to the ground. The only problem is that when you push the horsepower limits you…
When it comes to circle track-ready blocks, DART’s billet components provide an excellent platform.
The term gets bandied around a lot. “Billet” components are defined by experts as parts that were created from a single block of material. That is a fact lost in many advertising campaigns that allude to their products being billet quality without actual billet construction – a case of promising a lot without ever really delivering the “goods” in terms of strength and reliability.
Chevrolet’s legendary big-block engine, like all legends, carries plenty of myths that require regular debunking to ensure rumor control. When it debuted in 1965, neatly tucked between the fiberglass wells of the Corvette, what was named the Mark IV powerplant carried a total displacement of 396 cubic inches and generated a factory-rated 425 horsepower. While the 50 more horsepower it generated over the fuel…