How to Use Motive Products Power Brake Bleeder
Having the right tool for any job often results in a successful completion of the task, and it can often save time as well, which can translate into more free […]
Mailbag: How to Install a Standpipe on an AN Fitting
Q: I have a Ford 428 engine and I’m installing AN fittings on the heater hoses. The fitting that goes to the intake manifold requires a standpipe. How can I […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Vacuum Advance and How it Relates to Part-Throttle Timing
Our tech column seems to be gathering quite a following of guys who want to know more about their cars and engines. One reader posted a comment (below) in response […]
Quick Tech: How to Break In Stamped Steel Rocker Arms
Stamped steel rocker arms are common on budget crate engines, and many race classes require the use of stamped steel rockers. Because they do not feature a roller bearing pivot, […]
Monday Mailbag: How to Choose Motor Mounts for an Early Small Block Chevy
Q: I need a set of Chevy small block motor mounts for my 1969 Camaro. I’ve been told there are two sizes available. How do I determine which size is correct? A: In […]
Project LS Next (Part 3): We Dyno Test the 440 Cubic-Inch “LS Next” Project
In this episode of Project LS Next, we find out what Mike Mavrigian’s 440 cubic-inch LS engine made on the dyno—after he installed the induction system, ignition, and a pair […]
Squared Away: Bringing Modern Handling to a 1973-87 GM “Square Body” Truck with a RideTech StreetGrip Suspension
In the classic truck world, it doesn’t get much more popular than GM’s 1967-72 C/K-series pickups. These second-generation “Action Line” trucks have gone up in value and are becoming increasingly […]
Mailbag: How to Cure Spark Plug Fouling During Idle
Q: I own a 1971 Dodge Demon with a 400. The 10.5:1 compression engine has a forged crank and “LY” rods, and has a balanced bottom end. The heads are 906 castings […]
Pump Guide: A Look at Quick Fuel’s Mechanical and Electric Fuel Pumps — and Which is Right for You
In simpler times, carburetors relied on mechanical fuel pumps, and EFI engines required high-pressure electric pumps. Things aren’t so simple anymore because times have definitely changed. Even the most beastly […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Converting a Draw-Through Carburetor to Blow-Through
I have a 850 Mighty Demon carb marked BC 56. The carb is designed for use with a Roots or draw-thru supercharger. I want to use it for blow-through using a […]