Car - 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Paint - 1996 Ford Probe Boysenberry
Engine - Chevy 383 Stroker
Transmission - TH 350 built by ATI w/ JW Bellhousing
Rear - GM 12 Bolt Posi with welded tubes. Richmond 4.10 gears on Moser axles
Tires - Mickey Thompson Drag Radials
Weight - 3600lbs with driver
Best Pass To Date - 11.96 @114mph
Years Owned - 25 years
This issue's Featured Car is a stunning...
While I want to believe that our gearhead community is filled with caring, hardworking, trustworthy, and considerate people, truth be told it is getting progressively worse. The days when you could open your hood in front of a fellow gearhead and get nothing but polite and positive comments has long gone. Everyone seems to have something better, and they are all too eager t...
The following article and images are by Bridgestone
(http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tread-and-trend/drivers-ed/tire-tread-wear-causes)
Tire Tread Wear & Causes
As tires are used, it is normal for the tread to gradually become shallower and overall tire performance to change. In addition, irregular tread wear may occur for a variety of reasons that may lead you to have to re...
You've heard it said many times that "there is a tool for every job." I never needed anyone to convince me differently as I am a tool junkie! They say that the first step is admitting it, but in this case I am not seeking help. I welcome any tool that will save me time and get the job done correctly. Over the years I've had to make my own tools and modify some of my existin...
The Blaster HVC is designed for high rpm, long duration applications such as road course and circle track racing using an MSD 6 Series Ignition.
Features
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Designed for high rpm, long duration applications
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Works with electronic ignitions and MSD Ignition Contro...