If you love the shot of adrenaline that comes from going fast, then you really need to get into street racing. It is very safe and can be a really fun time. All you have to do is have a car that is quick and then tune it up a little bit. There are a few things that can be done to make sure your car is transformed from a tame road car to something that can really excel at Read the rest of this entry »
In the 1940′s, people began looking to add more excitement into their lives. Cars were finally becoming something that everyone could afford and street racing was born. The rules were simple. Get from point A to point B faster than the other person. Everything else practically goes. Over the years the sport has evolved into a few different kinds of racing, but no matter which kind you are interested in there is adrenaline to be found.
The main sort of street race Read the rest of this entry »
Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be going down the road passing by other powerful cars without much effort? If you don’t have the money to buy those other powerful cars, then consider buying yourself a supercharger or turbocharger for your car. Prices on these systems ranges anywhere from 2k to 6k depending on how fast you want your car to be. One of the most respected company that produces these superchargers is Jackson Racing, they focus more on imports and their quality is top-notch. However their prices are a Read the rest of this entry »
Although there are many ways to increase the horsepower and torque of your street rod, you need to consider whether your vehicle is carbureted or fuel injected. Next you need to set a budget. It wouldn’t be very hard to spend thousands of dollars souping up your ride.
We’ll assume you have a carburated engine. You could start out on the top of your engine with the carburetor and intake manifold. You could easily research what type of carb. and manifold you need to accomplish you goals. Read the rest of this entry »
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