Performance Parts

Braided Hose Assembly with AN Fittings

AN Fittings, Performance Parts / 3 minutes of reading / November 19, 2022

Putting It Together How to assemble the steel braided hose line with AN fittings so when you order your braided hose line from uzbasicmotorsports.com, you’re going to end up with a coil like this. And this much braided hose line just doesn’t look very good underneath the hood of your vehicle, so you’re going to want to customize that length. What you’re going to need to do first, is get all your tools ready. Jaw Clamps […]

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How To Install An Engine In Your Car

Engine Builder, Performance Parts, Truck / 13 minutes of reading / October 23, 2022

Installing an Engine in your car is not as hard as it sounds. How to Change a Vehicle Engine Changing a car engine is among the more difficult jobs a mechanic might ever encounter. Mounting a motor requires various strategies for every single year, make and model, so it’s essential to utilize a service manual specific to your car when taking on such a huge job. While the procedure might vary from car to car, some

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Electric Fuel Pumps – How They Work

Fuel Pumps, Performance Parts / 2 minutes of reading / October 10, 2022

An electric fuel pump is an important part of any vehicle that uses gasoline or diesel fuel. It helps move the fuel through the engine and into the carburetor. Learn how these pumps work and why they’re so important. And Why You Need One! The electric fuel pump utilizes direct current (DC). DC pumps use current from the battery to push the fuel from the gas/diesel tank through the system and into the carburetor or

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High Pressure Mechanical Fuel Pumps – How They Work

Fuel Pumps, Performance Parts / 2 minutes of reading / October 3, 2022

The high pressure fuel pump is an essential part of any vehicle that uses gasoline or diesel fuel. It forces fuel into the engine at extremely high pressures. How Do These Fuel Pumps Work? A high pressure fuel pump works by forcing fuel through small holes called nozzles. These nozzles are located inside the pump housing. When the fuel passes through these nozzles, it is compressed. This compression creates a force that pushes the fuel

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Camshaft Degreeing: To What Degree Do You Want to Win?

Camshaft, Performance Parts / 6 minutes of reading / September 23, 2022

Camshaft Degreeing Helps Optimize an Engine’s Power But also can have a positive impact on its reliability and long-term durability. While a rebuild for a race engine can cost significantly more than one for a daily driver. Now those with intimate knowledge of high performance engines understand that there is quite a bit more invested. Not only because of the increased cost of high-performance parts but also due to the attention to detail and additional

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Drag Slicks – How to Extend Tire Life

Performance Parts, Tires / 6 minutes of reading / September 9, 2022

Gain longer life with proper care Drag slicks, or any specialty tire, for that matter, aren’t cheap. They are designed to perform under extreme conditions on race day. So why do so many people let them be subjected to conditions that can dramatically shorten their life off track? For the most part, drag slicks are taken for granted. At least they are until they fail to perform when a lot is expected of them. Weekend

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Dodge Ram Changes Over 40 Years

Performance Parts, Truck / 2 minutes of reading / August 24, 2022

This is Old versus New We have here a really good video covering the greatness of older trucks, along with the advantages of 40 years of improvements in technology. The gentleman discusses a pretty cool 1982 Dodge Ram 150. He says it has a lot of character, but it’s not just about the old truck, it’s also about the new. This is old versus new, and he wants to show you what 40 years of

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Rochester Quadrajet

carburetor, Performance Parts / 6 minutes of reading / August 13, 2022

In its stock form, the Rochester Quadrajet carburetor often gets a bad rap The long-discontinued Rochester Quadrajet carburetor remains popular with performance rebuilders and tuners. The Rochester Quadrajet carburetor was introduced in 1965, and its production run lasted until 1990. Like actor Rodney Dangerfield, this carburetor got no respect, earning derogatory nicknames from some including “Quadrajunk” or “Quadrabog”. A traditional, square-bore 4150 or 4500 series Holley 4BBL may offer maximum performance required for all-out drag

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LED Lights Take Off

Electrical, Lighting, Performance Parts / 7 minutes of reading / July 28, 2022

Today’s new LED lights provide a practical and cost-effective replacement for traditional incandescent automotive lighting. When you think of LED lights, you probably think of those ultra-low-profile lights seen on high-end sports cars and SUVs. Or maybe off-road lights mounted on the front bumper or A pillar of a Jeep. This used to be a feature on expensive cars or a pricey aftermarket customization. LED lights are quickly becoming a practical and affordable solution for

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Hot Import Nights

Car Show, Hot Rod, Modified, Performance Parts / 4 minutes of reading / July 18, 2022

Thanks To Hive Auto Group Uzbasic Motorsports wants to give a big shout out to the management of HIVE Auto Group. They are based out of San Diego CA, as well as HIN (Hot Import Nights). I had the opportunity to talk with Veronica from the Corporate Offices (HIVE Auto Group) when we first started setting this up to attend their Import Show. We arrived the day of the event and met Brian who helped

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