Category Archive: 1320 Drivetrain Tech, 1320 Tech Story, DRIVETRAIN, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos
What Is A Rear Driveshaft Enclosure, And Why Do I Need One? Tim McAmis Explains How It Works, Why, And How They Build Their’s.
We love Tim McAmis. Not just because he and his company build bad ass chassis for Pro Mod cars, but also because of the videos that he puts up explaining all kinds of great technical aspects of race...
Do You Know How To Get The Right Shifter Position On Your Tremec Transmission? Watch And Learn How To Change It.
Tremec transmissions have some cool features that aren’t just about handling huge amounts of power and providing a great driving experience for your engine. Nope, a lot of what makes driving...
Stevie Fast Jackson Explains Pro Mod Lock Up Torque Converters – This Isn’t Your Daily Driver Lock Up
Lock Up torque converters are nothing new in cars. They’ve been around for decades and have been instrumental in gas mileage gains, emissions improvements, and engine durability gains. The way...
Know Your Gearbox: This Walk Around Of A Tremec Magnum Six Speed With American Powertrain Is Great
Knowledge is power and when it comes to selecting large components for your project car, that power is important to have. How do you know what the right transmission is for your project? Well, if you...
Best of 2019: Transmission Tech Video: American Powertrain Explains Why A Junkyard 6-Speed May Not Be Your Project’s Best Friend
There’s a lot of stuff in life that seems really, really good on the surface but going a little bit deeper than that reveals that there are hidden costs. Such is the case with scoring a...
Finnegan Shows Just How To Measure And Adjust Your Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
There has to be some clearance! At least for your throwout bearing anyway. While plenty of things in your car should be bolted up tight and have no clearance or play, the throwout bearing is not one...
Heavy Duty Wishbones Are A Staple In Today’s High Horsepower Big Tire, Small Tire, and Radial Race Cars.
Drag racing suspension systems have come a long way over the years, and some of the simplest parts of those systems have seen exponential growth and development as a result of the insane horsepower...
Have An 8.8 Rear You Want To Narrow At Home? Here Is One Low Buck Low Tech Way To Do It
The 8.8 rear is one strong, readily available, and affordable rear end that is perfect for MANY projects. And because they came in so many different cars and trucks over the years they are in...
Aerospace Components Dual Rear Brake Systems Delivery More Stopping Power, Control, and Holding Ability
(Words and photos by Mike Galimi) – Some things just go well in double servings like two scoops of ice cream instead one or a Double-Double for those who enjoy In-N-Out Burger. But when it...
How It’s Made: Mark Williams Axles. Boy There Is More To These Than Meets The Eye
Axles are not necessarily the sexiest part you can buy for you race or street car, although when you get the good ones they tend to look a lot like jewelry. Like plain axles, this video isn’t...
Tech Tips: AFCO’s Drag Race Shock Tuning Guide Provides The Basic Road Map To Making Your Car Hook And Book
Adjustable shocks are a drag racer’s best friend but they are also a device that can get gets spun out pretty hard without a plan or some basic ideas on how to properly use them. See, anyone...