Mailbag: What Causes My Engine to Shake After Cold Startup?
Q: I have a couple of problems I hope you can help me solve. I have a 440 Mopar in my Charger that shakes right after the first cold startup, but […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: A Quick Guide to Engine Bearings
I am about to rebuild my first small block Chevy and I’ve been looking at parts and prices and noticed something. The bearing companies list several part numbers for things […]
Iron Eagle: Building an Iron-Block LQ4 LS Engine
Chevy fan or not, you can’t deny the performance potential of GM’s LS series engines. They share most internal and external components with each other and fit in nearly any […]
Video: Installing a Spartan Locker in a Dana 30 Axle Carrier
Follow step-by-step how to install a lunchbox-style Spartan Locker into a Dana 30 axle carrier by watching this video, and learn the tips and tricks to the pros use to […]
Mailbag: Choosing Fuel Lines for a Street Rod Build
Q: I’m getting ready to plumb my ’33 Ford with new fuel lines. What type of line should I be using? A: It’s no secret, the formulation of pump gas has changed […]
Quick Tech: An Intro to Isotropic Finishing and How it Could Benefit Your Ring and Pinion Set
US Gear recently announced it will sell off-the-shelf gear sets with Isotropic Superfinishing (ISF) treatment. For many, this news begs the question: What the heck is Isotropic Superfinishing? For those […]
Infographic: Cylinder Head Torque Sequences for GM 4-Cylinder Engines
Following rules isn’t always fun, and being unique often sounds appealing. But when it comes to torque sequences and recommended torque specifications, doing the “boring,” rule-following thing is strongly encouraged, […]
Video: Maximize Diesel Performance with Diesel Fuel Pumps
The longer diesel fuel sits in your fuel system and tank, the more it can become contaminated with water, sludge, and solidify into gel which restricts fuel flow and robs […]
Mailbag: Using Rail vs. Non-Rail Rockers on Early Small Fords
Q: I have a question about a 289 V8. I have rebuilt the engine and replaced the stock heads with a set of 1968 302 heads rebuilt by a local […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Facts and Myths About Coolants and Coolant Additives
Now that the temperature is heating up and my engine seems to be running hotter, I’m reading all kinds of stuff on the internet about different coolants. I’ve also seen […]