Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Running a Single or Dual Plane Intake Manifold
I keep seeing all kinds of information on the best intake manifold for a carburetor and all the opinions just make this even more difficult. I have a 5.0L small-block […]
Mailbag: How to Bring a Long-Idle Vehicle Back to Life
Q. I have a Monte Carlo SS with a 305 HO engine and an automatic transmission. Unfortunately, it’s been stored in my garage for over a decade. I would love to have […]
Little Man: Single-Plane vs. Dual-Plane Intake Manifold Test on a Carbureted 4.8L LS
The great thing about being an LS enthusiast is you don’t have to worry yourself with the petty problems that plagued the lesser Gen. I small blocks, right? Case in […]
How to Set Up Inputs and Outputs on Holley Terminator X EFI (Video)
In today’s video, Ray from Holley Performance is going to take you through the steps of setting up your inputs and outputs to auxiliary components such as power fans, fuel […]
Mailbag: Can I Use an EFI Kit to Control Ignition Timing?
Q: Can I use a fuel injection system to control my ignition timing? … A: Yes. Most fuel injection kits will work with your existing ignition system. All they really […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Bogged Down on a Blow-Through Carburetor
I have a 355 c.i.d. small-block Chevy to which I’ve added a small Vortech centrifugal supercharger. The supercharger blows into a hat over the carburetor. For now, the engine is […]
Fueling Around: Ideas for Routing Fuel Lines
It’s really easy to get into trouble when routing fuel lines in your car. A couple of issues include keeping the line away from rotating parts (for example, a spinning […]
Mailbag: Tips for Wiring an EFI Kit or Engine Management System
Q: Do you have an advice for hooking up a new EFI kit? … Tips For Hooking Up Your ECU Connecting the wires is an important step in getting your electronic […]
Mailbag: Which Air Intake Tube Material is Better – Metal or Plastic?
Q: Is a plastic or metal intake tube better? … A: Air intake kits are a popular performance upgrade. They are affordable, easy to install, and provide noticeable gains over a […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Camshaft and EFI Advice for 540 Big Block Chevy
I’m building a street 540 big block Chevy with a mild hydraulic COMP Thumpr cam, rectangle-port heads, and 9.5:1 compression ratio that looks like a stock L88 to go in […]