Pontiac 287 – 455 Engines
V-8 Development In 1954, General Motors leaned heavily on Chevrolet and Pontiac to develop V-8 engines for the 1955 model year and provided them with all available resources to ensure success. Pontiac settled on a 3.75-inch bore and 3.25-inch stroke to produce a 287-ci package. Pontiac management urged that the design allow for future displacement…
Read MoreFord’s Big Bad 429 History
The 429 is unquestionably one of the most sought after and valuable engines ever built. The Ford 385 engine served as the inspiration for the Boss 429 engine. It was discovered that a Mustang’s body was not broad enough to accommodate a large Boss 429 engine, and as a result, Ford commissioned Kar Kraft of…
Read More“W” Block 348 – 409 Chevy
As the 1950s began, the majority of automobiles had engines displacing less than 200 cubic inches, a milestone that had taken 50 years to achieve. By the decade’s end, the largest engines had doubled in size to more than 400 ci. Even law enforcement had to catch up with such quick progress, as illustrated by…
Read MoreBig Block (Rat) Chevy
Unlike smaller engines, the big-block Chevy’s evolution can be traced back to a high-performance 425-hp L78 396, originally offered in 1965 Corvettes and Chevelles. Although the big-block was destined for trucks and family sedans, it began as a serious high-performance item with rectangular port heads, a solid lifter cam, a high-rise aluminum intake manifold and…
Read MoreChrysler’s Hemi (Elephant) History
The Chrysler Hemi engines, marketed under the moniker Hemi, are a line of American I6 and V8 gasoline engines produced by Chrysler. They include overhead valves and hemispherical combustion chambers. Chrysler produced three distinct Hemi engines for automobiles: the first from 1951 to 1958, the second from 1964 to 1971, and the third starting in…
Read MorePerformance Dual Exhaust Systems
What is the purpose of dual exhaust? A dual exhaust system distributes the spent gasses from a vehicle’s engine between two independent exit routes, which are usually terminated by two separate mufflers each. When using a single exhaust system, all exhaust gases are sent through the same exhaust channel and muffler. Y-pipes are used to…
Read MoreRacing & Safety Harness
Racing Harnesses Seat belts and racing harnesses are among the top five most important safety items you can buy for your race car. With all the options out there between size, length, closure type, and adjustability, it can be hard to decide on a specific set. This guide will give you helpful tips to look for in…
Read MoreModern Smooth Air Ride Systems
With the enormous range of shocks, springs, coil-overs, spacers, leveling kits, and everything else that is available on the market today, it might be difficult to achieve the “ideal” ride height for your vehicle. The use of an air suspension system is one of the possibilities available. In terms of having a car with no…
Read MoreVacuum Wipers Suck Switch to Electric
The following scenario will be familiar to everyone who has ever driven a car equipped with vacuum windshield wipers in the rain. The wipers slow down as you approach an elevation; as the gradient becomes steeper, you depress the throttle pedal, the wipers come to a complete stop, and you find yourself driving blind. The…
Read MoreWindow Tint You Can Do
Making your car’s windows tinted is a simple yet effective approach to update its appearance. There are ways to save hundreds of dollars if you’re willing to put in the time and effort to do it yourself. In some states, window tinting is not permitted on certain windows, so it is crucial to check with…
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