Champion Cooling Systems
It seems almost every summer, when the temperatures rise higher than usual, overheating concerns plague our customers. Sometimes it’s a simple, often overlooked issue that can be fixed without going to an expensive shop, or by replacing parts that don’t need replacing.
You probably don’t think much about fuel starvation until you’re pushing ‘E’ and approaching a hill. But out on a track, a poor tank design can kill performance, especially with an EFI system. After one failed tank, we went to the pros for a custom tank.
Most switches handle up to 15 amps, but when the component you want to switch on requires more than twice the amperage, a relay will safely allow the current to flow without overheating the switch. We explain how the relay functions, and provide valuable pointers.
If you’re still running the same bulb technology they had back in the muscle car era, you should see the road you’re traveling on with LED lighting. It’s one of those upgrades that is happening all around you, and it’s not a bad thing, either.
As with most any modern engine swap for a classic car, there’s going to be some modern technology that comes along with it. Fortunately, we weren’t left to searching the wrecking yards for a few of the parts, they were available directly from Mopar.
These old Toyota Trucks were all the rage for lifted and lowered activity back in the 1990s. Then a trend shifted, and we didn’t see too many of these for a while. But they’re making a comeback in a big way. Find out how Scott got a new factory engine for just $200!
Some swap are easy, and some are a bit more tedious, but swapping a Hellcat into a ’65 Plymouth is not impossible. It just means paying attention to details, and fortunately, we have companies like Holley that provide the parts we need.
Our Inline Coolant Filter is a great way to help support a healthy cooling system, allowing you to see the condition of the coolant at any time. Although it is pretty straightforward, but we do have a few helpful tips to make for a clean installation.
Leno’s Law has different meanings depending on who you’re talking to. Some think it will just flat out exempt you from California’s Smog Check program, but it can be misleading if you don’t have all the facts. We did some research, and provide details.
After a run in with a counterfeiter on eBay, we decided not to take any chances with our ignition system in Project Windstorm. We opted for new set of MSD Blaster Coils for our Redeye beautification project, and ended up with coils that perform, above all else.