Why Water is a Performance Engine’s Worst Enemy

Those who have experienced coolant loss due to high pressure and boil-over, corroded cooling system components, scaling, and pitting from electrolysis, can blame a common culprit: water. Here’s how water can turn into a race team’s worst enemy. Vapor At the risk of stating the obvious, the simplest way to get past the performance limitations… Continue reading Why Water is a Performance Engine’s Worst Enemy

What the New Mid-Engine Placement Means for Corvette

The 2020 Stingray was introduced last week as the first mid-engine Corvette by Chevrolet. Check out the car’s performance metrics and more…

Upgrading Wheels & Tires? Don’t Make The Brake Mistake

As trucks and SUVs make up a larger share of the new-vehicle market, wheel and tire upgrades are more popular than ever. Indeed, as Modern Tire Dealer reports, large diameter wheel and tire sales are a bright spot in the industry. While this is great news for off-road shops selling wheel and tire upgrades for… Continue reading Upgrading Wheels & Tires? Don’t Make The Brake Mistake

Edelbrock CEO Injecting New Ideas into Legacy Brand

Don Barry joined THE SHOP magazine for a 30-minute conversation just weeks before his one-year anniversary as CEO of Edelbrock in April. His experience as chief so far has included developing a blueprint for the company’s growth and plotting new markets to penetrate. Yes, the Edelbrock brand is well established but he said there’s still room… Continue reading Edelbrock CEO Injecting New Ideas into Legacy Brand

How to Stop a Bench Grinder from Vibrating Using Static Balancing

Albert Zuger, the Guild of Automotive Restorers’ top metal worker, recently demonstrated how to stop a bench grinder, or other wheel grinders, from vibrating. Watch Zuger’s video above.

Old Crow Mustang GT Looks Fit to Fly

The 2019 Old Crow Mustang GT has been unveiled as a charity collaboration project between Ford and Roush Performance to pay homage to World War II triple ace pilot Colonel Bud Anderson of the U.S. Army Air Force, and the legendary P-51 Mustang fighter planes he flew in combat…

Shop Partner Has Fiction in Her Blood

A devastating car accident. A rare blood type. Courtney Leigh Pahlke found her life put on hold when she was rear-ended by a car traveling 55 miles per hour in 2016. She suffered severe injuries to her neck and back, taking two years to recover, much of it spent on bedrest. “During that time, I… Continue reading Shop Partner Has Fiction in Her Blood

Daydreaming About NITEMARE

ROUSH Performance said its 2019 ROUSH NITEMARE F-150 4×4 is now the quickest production truck ever produced, based on comparison to zero-to-60 mph production vehicle test data published by leading U.S. automotive magazines as of June 2019. Two configurations of ROUSH Performance NITEMARE 4X4 trucks were tested by a team of automotive industry experts- including… Continue reading Daydreaming About NITEMARE

Installing Westin’s WJ2 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier

Westin Automotive is a busy company. The off-road brand’s marketing schedule-which includes traveling to more than 60 car shows, industry events, trail runs, and treks through the desert and off the beaten path-means the company’s YouTube page is constantly being updated with fresh content. One of Westin’s most recent videos showcases the install of its… Continue reading Installing Westin’s WJ2 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier

Winning With Winches

A winch can be an essential tool to help a truck or SUV owner get unstuck when venturing off the pavement. Whether it’s mired in mud, stuck in snow or sand, or simply slipping off the trail, an electric truck winch can be the difference between a 4WD vehicle owner getting out on their own,… Continue reading Winning With Winches

Are Video Games the Future of Racing?

The second season of World’s Fastest Gamer is set to bring together ten of the fastest esports racers on the planet to battle it out to win a year of real-life track racing at some of the world’s most iconic circuits. The winner will become a professional driver and race Aston Martins with R-Motorsport at… Continue reading Are Video Games the Future of Racing?

Business Interruption Insurance Primer

Diesel Day Dreams, based in Northglenn, Colorado, was teetering on the edge late in 2018. An arsonist left a path of destruction at the shop and at a handful of other businesses in the area. “I thought that was it for Diesel Day Dreams. That’s a scary proposition when you’ve worked so hard your whole… Continue reading Business Interruption Insurance Primer

How to Negotiate a Better Lease

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally printed in THE SHOP magazine’s July issue. Pick up the upcoming August issue for more business-driven content. It’s time for your lease renewal. Are you ready to negotiate? If you’re like many retailers your answer is No. But a lack of preparation can be costly. Rent is typically a retailer’s… Continue reading How to Negotiate a Better Lease

Top Restylers Perfetti and Poulson Take Reins of PRO Council

Dino Perfetti and Josh Poulson are now the chair and chair elect, respectively, of SEMA’s Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) Council, effective July 1. Perfetti is the sales manager of Automotive Concepts in Minneapolis, and Poulson owns Auto Additions in Columbus, Ohio. Perfetti and Automotive Concepts’ owner John Prosser were recognized as the PRO Council Restyler… Continue reading Top Restylers Perfetti and Poulson Take Reins of PRO Council

Extraordinary Life & Times of Lee Iacocca

Famed automotive mogul Lee Iacocca passed away July 2 in his Bel Air, California home at the age of 94. The news was met with an outpouring of reaction and memories shared by automotive figures, friends and former colleagues. “Lee Iacocca was truly bigger than life and he left an indelible mark on Ford, the… Continue reading Extraordinary Life & Times of Lee Iacocca