Basic carburetion and ignition timing – the keys to classic musclecar power and performance.
It’s unfortunately a lost art in these days of electric computer controlled tuning. But the simple fact is, setting the proper engine timing and tuning your carburetion are key to making your musclecar run correctly. Certainly you can invest the money to install fuel injection on your upgraded musclecar, but for many, a simple carburetor and mechanical advance distributor is required to retain the vehicle authenticity. Even for those of you desiring more sophisticated ignitions will…
Which One is Right for Your Car?
When it comes to building a collector car, choosing a set of tires proves to be one of the most challenging aspects. Size, style and construction are big factors in the selection process and even a slight…
Posted by PPNAdmin | Mon, Jul 26 2010
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Six-Second Technology for 12-Second Cars
Just like the used bicycle or not-quite-worn-out sneakers you inherited from your older sibling, technology also trickles down. That’s fortunate for those of us who cruise our cars on the street but race vicariously through the likes of Spiro Pappas, Vinny Budano, Tony Nesbit or John Urist. We crave to understand and adapt the technology…
Posted by PPNAdmin | Mon, Jul 26 2010
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Factory Double-Wall Exhaust Dilemma
It’s hard enough to make power when you know the playing field. Fresh engine, right rearend gears, perfect transmission setup – they all contribute. But when something as simple as an exhaust pipe that appears to be fine turns out to be a major performance deterrent, that’s a tough one.
For Mark Hoffman, his big-block ’68 Camaro had all the right stuff – and still seemed to perform in a lazy manner when he stepped on the throttle. After thorough research he still couldn’t find the problem,…
The new 6x Six-Speed Transmission uses six automatic gears to give you the best in performance and fuel economy.
Just a few short years ago, automotive giants like Ford, General Motors and even Mercedes Benz were touting new six-speed automatic transmissions that were supposed to be cutting-edge technology. And some of the designs were—at least in terms of complexity. Another problem with many of these six-speed transmissions was they…
Dart re-engineers the small-block Ford and Chevy for the next century of performance enthusiasts.
When Dart’s founder, Richard Maskin, decided to create the ultimate small-block for Ford and Chevy fans, he did a significant amount of research combined…
Posted by PPNAdmin | Wed, Jul 21 2010
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Comp’s new Thumpr line of camshafts delivers power and that great musclecar sound
Great advancements come at the intersection of inspiration and need. Thermal underwear, for example, sells a lot better in Minnesota than Florida. Lots of people have great ideas but can’t find anybody who wants them. The trick is to match the inspiration with the people’s needs.
“We’ve interviewed hundreds of people at car shows and speed…
