How to Install a Tachometer
With some exceptions, namely older diesels and Corvettes, most tachometers use electrical pulses from the ignition system to indicate an engine’s rpm. Though this method delivers an accurate reading, installing […]
Mailbag: Upgrading Valvetrain for Bottom-End Performance on Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser with a SBC
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we discuss upgrading valvetrain components on a vintage […]
A Closer Look at Holley’s LS Tunnel Ram Modular Intake Manifold
Tunnel ram manifolds made their debut in the early 1960s. The first ones were actually small block Chevy jobs patterned off a Rochester mechanical fuel injection intake manifold (drag racer […]
Mailbag: Adjusting a TH-350 Transmission From Race Setup to Street Use
Q: I recently replaced the 305 engine and TH-200 transmission in my G-Body Monte Carlo for a 350 with a mild cam and a TH-350 transmission. My question is about […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Choosing the Largest Camshaft Isn’t Always a Good Idea
I have a 496 Chevy and I want to go with a tunnel ram. What is the largest cam I can go with? It is going in a rat rod […]
Mailbag: Cleaning the Carb on a Big Block Chevy 454 to Fix Engine Stall
Q: I have a Holley 800 cfm double pumper carburetor on the 454 in my 1970 Impala. The carburetor worked fine when I first installed it. But after the car […]
Video: How to Make Perfect Louvers with Mittler Bros. Louver Punch
Louvers are a quintessential hot rod thing. Not only do they look old school cool, they also serve a purpose. They were originally applied to vehicles to help let hot […]
Mailbag: Building a Camshaft & Valvetrain Combo to Boost Bottom-End Performance in an SBC-Swapped Land Cruiser
Q: I have a 1976 Toyota FJ-40 with a 350 small block from a 1973 Camaro. The engine has been rebuilt and is stock internally. The heads have a fresh […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Replacing an Antiquated Distributor on a Small Block
I have a 302 Ford in my street rod and have been using the Mallory Unilite distributor for years. Lately it’s been acting up and I can’t buy parts for […]
Auto Detailing 101: Chemical Guys Flowchart for Proper Car Detailing (with Video)
Ever wonder whether you should apply wax or sealant first? Or whether using a spray wax provides any type of benefit after applying a Carnauba wax? The Chemical Guys have […]