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2006

Tranny Tech [12-08-06]
Check Out That Chassis [12-08-06]
Heads Up [12-08-06]
Fuel for Thought [12-08-06]
Liquid Power [12-08-06] New oil formula from Joe Gibbs Racing
Project 4-Link [12-08-06] 16 Volts: How they Performed (Part Two)
Basics of Oil Filter Reading [11-08-06] What to look for
Project 4-Link [11-08-06] Battery Power
Project Muscrate [11-08-06] Time for a change
EFI State of the Union [10-10-06] EFI still coming to drag racing after all these years
Real Driveway Tech [09-08-06] Installing brakes in a ’67 Chevy II
Project Muscrate [08-14-06] Fueling Around
GM’s DRCE3 Drag Engine [08-08-06] Origins & Outcomes
Back to Basics [07-07-06] Data Recorders at Affordable Prices
Hidden Horsepower Found [06-08-06] Peering Into Fire in the Holes
No Excuses [06-08-06] Wear a Head and Neck Restraint
Project Muscrate [05-22-06] Bringing up the Rear
Back to Basics [05-16-06] DRO’s real world project car
Don’t Forget Your Coat [05-08-06] Dragster coatings revealed
Beyond Octane [05-08-06]
Project 4-Link [04-07-06] Freshens the Motor
Project Muscrate [04-07-06] Bringing up the Rear
Keep It Simple, Fuel [03-08-06] Fuel systems made simple
762 cubic inch + 87 Octane = 1100 hp [03-08-06] Sonny Leonard builds a streetable Mountain Motor
LS1 Tech [02-08-06] Big Horsepower No Problem
Project 4-link [02-08-06] It Ain’t Rocket Science
Project Muscrate [01-09-06] The fun continues!
Keep Your Cool [01-09-06] Consistent Temperature Equals Consistent ET
Project 4-link [01-09-06] It Ain’t Rocket Science

2005

Project 4-link [12-09-05] A fresh new design to cure an old problem
Blown to Be Wild [12-08-05]
Air Apparent [12-08-05] Pneumatic Operated Nitrous Valves
How I Race and What I Race With [11-08-05] FED racer Dale Wilson looks at his own car and tells all!
Project Muscrate [11-08-05] Going Back to the Future!
Progressive Nitrous Controllers, Part Two [10-25-05]
Progressive Nitrous Controllers, Part One [10-07-05]
Back 2 Basics [10-07-05] "I must be off my rocker…. so to speak”
In Tune With the Times [10-07-05] Timing Lights Tech
Don’t Get Burned on a Clutch [09-29-05]
New School Piston Rings [09-09-05] Racing Does Improve The Breed
Project Muscrate [09-09-05] Up, up, up, and AWAY!!
K&N 69 Series Typhoon Intake on a Subaru Impreza [08-08-05]
Project 4-Link [07-11-05] Looking for rocker arm durability and quality
Held In Suspension [07-08-05] ’real Suspension Bushings
Project Muscrate [07-08-05] We can rebuild it! We have the technology!
Sonny Leonard’s EFI Semi-Hemi [06-23-05] 815ci, 1760hp and No Carbs
Saving the juice [06-08-05] Easy battery disconnect installation
The Ring’s The Thing [06-08-05] New School Piston Rings
The Sainty BTV Top Fuel Motor [06-08-05] The Australian Three-Valve Engine
Back2Basics [05-10-05] The latest updates on our “common sense” bracket racer
Saving Your Neck [05-10-05] Head and neck restraints
Q&A: The HANS Device [05-10-05]
Project 4-link [05-05-05] Our fifth season and still going strong
E-Carb’s "T/S-1050" Dominator [05-05-05] Puts a Stop to Throttle-Stop Stumble
Fire’s New Foe [04-11-05]
Twist and Spin [04-08-05] Torque Converters and Fluid Dynamics
Converting Torque, Part 2 [03-24-05]
Converting Torque, Part 1 [03-08-05]
Between Rounds [03-08-05] Moroso’s Smart Battery Charger
Power From Thin Air Part 2 [02-09-05] Improved vacuum pumps for Sportsmen and Pros alike
Power From Thin Air Part 1 [01-07-05] Improved vacuum pumps for Sportsmen and Pros alike
3310 Vacuum Secondary Carburetor Upgrade [02-08-05] From junk to jewel in an afternoon
Back 2 Basics [02-08-05] Time for a “Real Make-Over”
Getting Wired [02-08-05] A different twist on safety
More of Richard Earle’s Tech Tips [01-07-05]
Hooking Up the Horsepower, Part 2 [01-07-05]

2004

Hooking Up the Horsepower, Part 1 [12-08-04] Inside GM’s 8-Second FWD Sunfire Chassis
Turbos come to AMS Pro Modified [12-16-04]
Project Street F/X [12-08-04] We install a pair of AFR 315cc Fully CNC Ported Magnum BBC Heads
Soft Draggin [11-24-04] A review of Pro Racing’s Drag Sim Software
Living in a Balanced World [11-10-04] Why your performance engine needs a high performance balancer
Project 4-Link [11-09-04] It has been an exciting race season and we reached some goals
Richard Earle’s 10 tech tips [11-09-04] These are for dragsters, but just about any car will do
Project Muscrate [11-09-04] Mercifully
Project Street F/X [10-28-04] We install a Dana 60
Back 2 Basics [10-28-04] We were busy toward the end of the season
What Makes a Race Powerglide? [10-08-04]
Governor calibration for automatics [09-10-04]
GETTING HOOKED ON THIS [09-09-04] How To Get Colossal Traction With A Bolt-On Bar
Import and Sport Compact Tech Part 2 [08-31-04] Del Sol H22A4;
Import and Sport Compact Tech Part 1 [07-24-04] Engine Swap
Project Muscrate [08-24-04] Part 5: Fuel and ignition systems
Back-2-Basics [08-17-04] Back-2-Basics II makes its debut
GEARING FOR GO [08-09-04] The Right Way To Choose A Gear Ratio Combination
Changes for Project Street FX [08-09-04]
Back-2-Basics [07-22-04] Sometimes you just have to change your attitude.
Project Muscrate DRO’s crate motor Mustang - Part 4 [07-09-04] It’s ALIVE!! Well
TECH FEATURE [07-09-04] Is the Future of Pro Stock in NASCAR Country?
CRITICAL MASS - Part 2 [07-09-04]
Rod Ends CRITICAL MASS - Part 1 [06-08-04]
Back-2-Basics [06-16-04] We gave it some `go,` now we need some `whoa`
Project 4-Link [06-08-04] Dodging the Storms With Project 4-Link
Getting Cool [06-08-04] Project Street FX Update
Before You Toss Out The Anchor [05-20-04] Figuring Master Cylinders & Pedal Ratio
Bits & Bytes- Part 2 [05-07-04] Hooking Up An Auto Meter Data Logger
Some Quik Trix from Mr. Wilson [05-07-04] Four racing tips that can save you time, aggravation and $$$
Project Muscrate DRO’s crate motor Mustang - Part 3 [05-07-04] Life goes on
Project 4-Link [04-08-04] The move to Top Dragster is almost complete!
Project Muscrate DRO’s crate motor Mustang – Part 2 [03-12-04]
Some Quik Trix from Mr. Wilson [03-11-04] Bracket tips from Dale Wilson
Project 4-Link [03-10-04] Building a 572ci Mopar Wedge Motor for Project Top Dragster
"CAM-ROD-ERY" Picking The Right Low Buck Cam Combination PART 2 [03-09-04]
"CAM-ROD-ERY" Picking The Right Low Buck Cam Combination Part 1 [02-08-04]
Back-2-Basics [02-20-04] We gave it some `go,` now we need some `whoa`
Project Muscrate DRO’s crate motor Mustang – Part 1 [02-10-04]
NHRA/MSD Testing Anti-Traction Control Devices [02-10-04]
Back-2-Basics [01-08-04] An update on our latest project car
Project 4-Link [01-08-04] Preparing for Top Dragster in 2004

2003

Project 4-Link [12-09-03] Converting to Top Dragster in 2004
Simply Shocking [12-09-03] How To Adjust Adjustable Shocks
Double-A Dale’s tech tip [11-07-03]
Sonny Leonard’s Chevy HEMI Engine [11-07-03]
Back-2-Basics Update [10-23-03]
Back-2-Basics [10-09-03] A Project Car with a real budget
DRO Project Mouse Motor [10-09-03]
A "No-foolin’" Fuel Filter [10-09-03]
Shocking Truth [09-16-03] 16 Volt Race Car Batteries
Back-2-Basics: Part 7 [08-08-03] Finally
Controlling Crankshaft Vibrations [08-08-03]
Should Your Race Slicks Have Tubes? [08-08-03]
Buckle Up and Live [07-10-03] Wayne Scraba weighs in on cockpit safety
Project 4-Link [07-07-03] Time for a change in our racing efforts
DRO’s Project Bad Bird, Part 3 [06-06-03]
Designing Race Cars at Dodge [06-06-03]
Back-2-Basics: part 6 [06-06-03] We build a transmission
Back-2-Basics: part 5 [05-07-03]
DRO’s Project Bad Bird, Part 2 [04-23-03]
DRO’s Project Bad Bird, Part 1 [04-08-03]
Back-2-Basics: part 4 [04-07-03] Safety - Suspension - Wiring
Hydraulic Roller Cams [04-07-03]
Back-2-Basics: part 3 [03-07-03] Now we are getting somewhere
Understanding Supercharging, Part 1 [03-07-03]
Trick Tranny Tips [03-07-03]
Back-2-Basics: part 2 [02-17-03] We visit a swap meet
Back-2-Basics: part 1 [02-07-03] We put a 10-second car on the strip for under $12,500 (At least we’ll give it a heck of a try!)
DRO Projects for 2003 [02-07-03]
Traction Through Timing [02-07-03]
Project 4-Link [01-08-03] Project 4-Link torn to pieces – on purpose

2002

Project 4-Link [11-08-02] Installing a Moroso Vacuum Pump and some winter storage tips
Trophy Street Tips [09-25-02] Try this trophy-only class the next time you want to have fun at the brackets
Project 4-Link [09-22-02] Converters
Battery Selection: [08-09-02] Jok Nicholsen on Batteries: You’ll get a charge out of this
This Honda is the next generation muscle car [07-10-02]
Project 4-Link [06-11-02] What is going on before, during and after one pass in Project 4-Link?
Staging Tips from Dale Wilson [06-10-02]
Project 4-Link [05-08-02] What is going on before, during and after one pass in Project 4-Link?
A Look At J.W. Transmissions UltraSystem [03-08-02]
DOn’t BE FUELISH [03-07-02] What You Need to Know About Octane
Project 4-Link [03-07-02] Making the Switch from Gasoline to Alcohol
Project 4-Link [02-08-02] Mounting the Belt Drive Fuel Pump and Alternator
TECH TALK with IHRA Tech Director Mike Baker [02-08-02]
Enclosed Spaces [01-24-02] What you Need to Know Before You Buy That Trailer
Project 4-Link [01-08-02] Upgrading Oiling and Fuel Systems

2001

Project 4-Link Gets a Belt Drive Fuel Pump, Pt 1 [12-10-01]
Engine Gaskets [11-09-01] Sealing the Unsealable
Project 4-Link [11-09-01] Choosing the Right Converter
On the Track with El Camino Nitrouso [10-09-01]
Is Electronic Traction Control in Use? [08-08-01] It could be ... or should be, says CRO’s Glen Grissom
The Dodge Boys are Back! [08-01-01]
Project 4-Link: part 7 [07-11-01]
Project 4-Link: part 6 [06-21-01]
Project 4-Link: part 5 [06-01-01]
Project 4-Link: part 4 [05-10-01]
Project 4-Link: part 3 [04-06-01]
Project 4-Link: part 2 [03-06-01]
Project 4-Link: part 1 [02-08-01] Watch as DRO Builds a Dragster
2-Piece Oil Pan [02-08-01]

2000

El Camino Nitrouso: part 4 [12-07-00]
Can Stress Relieving Help Chassis Flex? [11-06-00]
TH-200 Transmission [11-06-00]
Budget Bracket Tech Tips [11-06-00]
We Test the MSD Digital-7 Ignition [10-04-00]
Nitrous Tech 2001 [09-08-00] New Technology for 5-second Pro Mods
The Cat’s Meow [08-08-00] This Mercury Cougar Pro Stocker Really Roars
El Camino Nitrouso: part 3 [07-24-00]
Honda Power Caps [06-05-00] Spark up your import
Torque Converters for the 21^st Century [03-13-00] J.W. Founder John Winters Talks Converter Technology
El Camino Nitrouso: part 2 [01-17-00] We Install Shocks and an Exhaust System
Timing is Everything [01-10-00] Programmable Digital-7 Ignition Control from MSD

1999

El Camino Nitrouso! [12-01-99] Part 1 of Jeff Burk’s Quest to Build the "Wednesday Night Warrior"
Carb Up! [12-01-99] Blower Carb Set-up
Glidezilla! [10-01-99] An Inside Look at Mike’s Transmission’s " Monster ’Glide"
It’s What’s Up Front That Counts [10-01-99] Sky Wallace Gives Us the Scoop on a new Front End from Chris Alston’s Chassisworks
Come On Baby, Light My Fire! [10-01-99] When 7 Isn’t Enough, Use the MSD-10