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 […]
Quick Tech: 6 Most Common Questions About Auto-Air Colors Candy-Pearl Paint
Water-based paints are no longer new; yet, many DIY automotive painters still shy away from it. That hasn’t stopped Auto Air Colors from going all-in on water-based paints. A top […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Optimizing Gear Ratio for Overdrive at Cruising Speeds
I have an early 70s Chevelle and I am planning for either a 700R4 or maybe a 4L60E. The car right now has a mild big-block 454 and I’m looking […]
Mailbag: Proper Intake Gasket Installation Sequence for Chrysler 440 Engines
Q: What is the proper intake gasket installation sequence for an aluminum intake on a Chrysler 440 engine? Should it be gasket, then valley pan, another gasket, and then manifold? […]
Surefooted Steed: Adding a RideTech Coilover Suspension System to Our ’68 Mustang
In the real world, sometimes life and unforeseen issues cause a project to get off course and backburnered for a bit. It’s probably happened to you, and it happened […]
Mailbag: Solving Sluggish Engine Performance After Carb Secondaries Open
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers — when we work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we help a reader troubleshoot sluggish […]