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Although installing aftermarket pedals is an aesthetic choice, there's also some science involved with determining the correct pedal ratio. 14 Here you can see our stock GM pedal next to the brains of our new Clayton pedal. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the customization of Chevrolet Performance LS3 automobile. Topics include with any engine build, especially with increased stroke and aftermarket connecting rods, one must check where the rod bolts, and with a blower one can get big power while still running a mild camshaft and the work done by professional shops such as Shafiroff Racing Engines in New York.

The article focuses on the refurbishment and customization of the 1970 Chevelle automobile by Keith Seaman of Long Island, New York. The process of installing all the new equipment including driver's seat, billet steering wheel, and aftermarket shifter is explored. The roughly 1,200 horsepower (hp) is shifted by an M&M Promod Turbo 400 with a 10-inch converter.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for aftermarket upgrading the 2018 Camaro automobile's intake and exhaust systems.

The article discusses the start of the 2018 Optima Batteries search for the ultimate street car in March at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada. Topics mentioned include the participation of track-capable street cars in the qualifying series for the 11th annual Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational in November, division of cars and trucks in the series based on age, weight, and drivetrain, and the focus of the series to promote the automotive aftermarket.

This article discusses several challenges faced by Richard Boeye in the restoration of his 1969 muscle car Hemi Super Bee. Topics include Mopar Boss Mustang's restorers' work on the car, the restorers' discovery of hardware for making up the transmission rods, and a generic idler arm with a grease fitting. Also included are details on painting tie-rod adjusting tubes, partial restoration and, fixing the mistakes in the restorations.

The article describes the modifications made to a 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt. Topics discussed include the difficulty of finding aftermarket support for the 1996-1998 SN95 GT and New Edge GT engine platforms, the fact that these engines are plentiful and more affordable than Coyote engines, and the work done by Shrader Performance in Gastonia, North Carolina for this project.

The article offers information related to perfect alignment on Ford Mustang. It is noted that many Ford Mustang owners install aftermarket suspension components like lowering springs and wider wheels and tires as their first modification to improve cornering performance without degrading ride quality. We noted that various adjustment allows performance enthusiasts to increase negative camber for spirited driving or on-track competition events.

The article informs that aftermarket provides various upgrades to retain beloved torsion bars while improving the road-holding abilities of classics. Topics discussed include Performance Suspension Technology (PST) for a cost-effective prescription plan; route of restoring, rebuilding and lightly modifying the stock K-member and torsion bars, and upgradation to Wilwood 12.19-inch front disc brakes and swapping to a faster-ratio Borgeson power steering box.

The article evaluates the Roush F-150 SC, an aftermarket pickup truck, offered by American automotive company Roush Performance, and also discusses its performance on road.

The article offers suggestions for selecting car engine building blocks from Pontiac Motor Co. for making powerful Pontiac V8 engine. Topic discussed includes Pontiac 455 standardized iron crankshaft equipped with journals diameter for the foundation, racers and hobbyists being able to achieve power from Pontiac 400 and preferring aftermarket billet caps to increase block rigidity over the factory caps.

The article discusses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's February 2016 proposed change to the Clean Air Act which the Specialty Equipment Market Association considers as a threat to the aftermarket performance industry. Topics include the balance of power between original equipment manufacturers and government regulators regarding policies on vehicle emissions, and diesel performance market's call for more efficient approval process and motorsports exemption.

The article discusses best possible choices of carburetor for five basic engine combinations, and the basic formula to arrive at an appropriate choice and its multiplication by the engine's basic volumetric efficiency to determine flow ratings. Topics discussed include vacuum-actuated and mechanical secondary carburetors from automotive performance company Holley, carburetors from performance automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer Edelbrock, and carburetor tips for 350 small-block engine.

The article discusses about shock absorbers of Corvette sports car. Topics include how a shock works, the base components of a shock including suspension mount, chassis mount and piston, and a comparison between original equipment manufacturer (OEM) shocks and aftermarket shocks. Also discussed are the application of shocks in street, drag and road races.

The article offers step by step instruction maintenance and repair of old small block automobile engine with budget friendly after-market parts.

The article features several automotive aftermarket gauges, programmers, and monitors. Topics discussed include the monitoring of boost, exhaust gas temperature, and numerous engine parameters and the provision of these data categories by original equipment manufacturer instruments. The monitoring of engine performance using anlaog gauges and the use of electronic gauges with tuning functionality for changing the PCM programming are also mentioned.

The article offers information on the custom 1929 Ford sedan owned by Lucky Nehez of Ohio. Topics covered include the car's aftermarket wheelwells, its 275/60R15 Diamond Back Classics wide-white radials, and the Wilwood 11-inch disc brakes and 10-inch rear drums from John's Industries. Also mentioned is the '66 Chevy 327 engine with double-hump heads.

The article focuses on the installation of Cobra Engineering's head cooling mod in a 2003-2004 Mustang Cobra Terminator automobile that is set for a rebuild. Topics discussed include issues with coolant flow between the cylinder heads, problems caused by hot coolant, and the Four-Valve mod motor pumped by the aftermarket.

The article discusses the top 25 lifted trucks that has been selected in the Speed Equipment Market Association (SEMA), that represent all grounds of the lifted life, such as purpose-built desert bombers, subdued daily driving examples, and sky-high stunners.

The article describes an upgrade made to the suspension components on a customized 2004 Mustang GT in order to bring the vehicle system in line with its aftermarket engine modifications. Topics discussed include some suggestions for upgrading suspension components, and a description of how an aftermarket suspension can improve a Mustang automobile's performance.

The article discusses the repair of "JP Magazine's" worn 2007 JK Wrangler Jeep vehicle. Topics include the works done by the JK experts at Off Road Evolution to fix the JK's blown-up old stabilizer and interference with the pitman arm of an aftermarket steering-box stabilizer bracket, and a description of the Fox 2.0 Performance Series Stabilizer ATS by Fox Shocks.

The article discusses the alternative options for electric speedometer for an aftermarket overdrive transmission in an older car in the U.S. It suggests the aftermarket unit from several companies including Classic Industries, Auto Meter, and Stewart-Warner. It mentions converting mechanical speedometer into electronic which can cost to $200-$350 and can create digital odometer reading.

The article looks at the process of building an affordable, aspirated big-inch 540ci Rat motor for automobile. It is inferred that building a Rat motor worth its head studs starts with a good foundation, suggesting to invest in a good block. It mentions the importance of choosing the bore size as well as explores the role of a great set of heads in obtaining maximum benefit from displacements.

The article focuses on intake manifolds, an automotive engine component featuring a series of passages which join the carburetor with the intake ports of cylinder heads. Aftermarket intake manifolds improve on the efficiency of factory designs in search of more horsepower. The differences and applications of popular contemporary four-barrel intake manifolds in either single or dual-plane configurations are discussed.

The article features a 2013 Mustang GT, or Switchback, and explains why it is said that the best way to build any car is to have it done by renowned builders, the Ring Brothers, whose shop is based in Spring Green, Wisconsin. It says that the Switchback marks the entry of the Ring Brothers into the late-model aftermarket following a previous specialization in early hot-rods. It describes the modifications made by the brothers where each piece was designed from scratch.

The article talks about joints in a four-wheel drive suspension system, and puts together some information on different types of aftermarket joints and their uses for those who are looking for a new suspension kit. This includes the features and functions of rod end bearings, bushings, rebuildable flex joints, and tie-rod end bearings.

The article discusses aftermarket tuning and OE fuel pressure upgrade of 6.0L Power Stroke engines. According to the author, several aftermarket companies use SCT Performance's software and flash devices to write custom tunes for 6.0L engines. The author adds that the "Diesel Power" crew chose Elite Diesel Engineering, a shop that has extensive research and development in 6.0L engines, for custom tuning.

The article presents experts' views on various aspects of the process of feeding fuel and spark to a newly retrofitted LS small-block. On the subject of stock versus aftermarket computers, Mark Campbell of Street and Performance notes that using stock computer takes more time while Rick Anderson of Holley claims that a Holley system is more user friendly. On the issue of installation, Damon Sampson of Mast Motorsports stresses the flexibility of his company's wiring harnesses.

The article discusses five things to consider when project truck shopping. These include specifying the selection for a car, investigating the aftermarket, and setting a budget for the project truck. It is also suggested to determine the kinds of things that are above one's abilities and to define one goal.

The article highlights the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show's objective is to showcase the latest parts and innovations in the automotive aftermarket industry for the dealers, buyers and media. Filled with hot rods and custom cars, the SEMA show exhibited over 1,400 registered new products like Comp Cams' 5.0 liter (L)cams for the Ford Mustangs and Coyote 5.0L parts.

The article provides steps in selecting aftermarket cylinder heads and how to install them particularly in 5.0 liter Ford Mustangs. Aside from the retail cost and budget, other factors to consider in the selection process include the flow numbers, port size and combustion chamber. A small engine with lots of compression requires more cylinder-head intake volume. With a 17-degree valve angle, the Brodix LH cylinder heads are available in two various port volume sizes like 195cc and 210cc.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for recreating the L89 427 engine using aftermarket parts from such sources as Ansen and Moroso.

The article provides information on the '70 Chevelle, which is considered one of the most iconic Chevrolets ever manufactured. It says that the '70 Chevelle is among the top choices of companies building show cars and premier car builders for projects. According to the author, the aftermarket offers enough new replacement parts for the '70 Chevelle including a whole body shell and complete frames. A list of companies that can give the '70 Chevelle satisfying vintage handling characteristics is also presented.

The article highlights of the 8th Mid-Western Nationals hot rodding event held by the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association in the Kansas Speedway facility in Kansas City in 2009. The show featured the Street Challenge Auto Cross Course. The event also showcased hot rod aftermarket parts manufacturers and dealers. The Builder's Choice Awards was headed by Dave Lane from FastLane Hot Rods.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for installing LS3 crate engine in a Chevrolet automobile.

The article focuses on the independent front suspension (IFS) made by Helix. Helix has a Cornkiller RX IFS suspension package which is available in deluxe or economy version. Helix is offering an upgrade program that allows exchanging old after market suspension parts for a Cornkiller RX IFS at a low price. Photos of the IFS installation by Jimenez Brothers Customs is also included.

The article offers a parts guide for the redesigned F-150 Ford truck. The aftermarket is stocking with the F-150 components to get it off-road-ready, strengthen its towing and ride quality and give it a better look. Some of the available components are Bilstein which is a ride-height-adjustable shocks, Daystar Products which is a 2-inch leveling kit and BDS Suspension which is a 6-inch 4WD IFS kit.

The article discusses the range of possibilities available when building large-displacement big-block engines for super chevy car. Stroking the big-block is reportedly the tried and true method before the introduction of the Gen-V block and aftermarket blocks. The big-bore, shorter stroke combination is considered to be an option to be explored. Also cited are factors to be considered with a large bore/short stroke combination.

The article offers information on the restoration of the Chevrolet 1947 Canopy Express owned by David Franco. As stated, the restoration was done with the help of several shops including Epstein Restorations, Garvey Auto Body and Area 51 Upholstery. It is noted that most of the restoration parts were supplied by an aftermarket manufacturer and the color chosen by Franco was Buick Ocean Blue. Facts and figures about the restored truck are also presented which include its chassis, drivetrain, body and interior.

The article discusses several rear axle aftermarket upgrade options for Jeep vehicle models. Topics covered include the East Coast Gear Supply (ECGS) Dana 44 rear axle, EBC's Orange Stuff brake pads for extreme raising and driving conditions, and the OX locker with its recommended Viair universal heavy-duty onboard air kit.

The article discusses the process of building a 427 LS engine through a combination of 6.0L bare blocks from Summit Racing Equipment and Gen X 255 heads from Trick Flow Specialties. It is inferred that the process demonstrates that an entire LS engine can be built with parts sourced from few aftermarket retailers. The machining and assembly for the engine was handled by JMS Racing Engines in El Monte, California.

The article features several suspension kits displayed at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show for the automobile aftermarket, including the Skyjacker 2011-2013 Chevy/GMC 2500HD suspension kit, hydraulic bumpstop kit from King Shock Technology Inc., and internal bypass shock from Fox Racing Shox.

The article presents questions and answers related to cars including where to find aftermarket suspension parts for A-body cars, how to find the 1980 Plymouth Volare Road Runner which the owner sold, and why the vehicle identification number (VIN) of a 1970 Cuda was printed on a 1969 broadcast sheet.

In this article the author discusses how the aftermarket will respond to the electric invasion. Topics include aftermarket within the 4x4 world is comprised of wheelers, and many of these companies are dedicated to improving the performance of the 4x4s and another mandatory upgrade would be in the way of engine management, and there's a significant amount of engine management going on in a hybrid-powered or plug-in hybrid vehicle.

The article discusses that due to the aftermarket the classic styling of the '50's and '60's Chevrolet automobiles will be available to builders for a long time to come.

The article offers information on the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, which showcases several Performance Aftermarket displays were 1968-1970 Dodge Chargers.

The article discusses a seminar ''Building Tomorrow's Hot Rod'' that was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The article evaluates several automobile parts including 1955-1957 Chevy Bel Air motor mount brackets from Performance Online, 1969 Camaro wiring harness from Painless Performance Products, and Performer-Plus camshaft from Edelbrock.

The article comments on television reality shows related to automotive after markets. The author is worried that some of the automotive shops that he likes do not exist on television and he consider these shows fake. He observes that people are willing to spend on having their cars restored, improved, and modified.

The article offers information on the relationship between a wheel and a tire and provides measurements need to be known for both a consumer and enthusiast of aftermarket wheels.