Mailbag: Why Has My Cam Swap Caused Oil Pressure Loss?
Q: I have a 350 Chevy engine that’s basically stock but is bored .030-inch over, has flat top pistons, and an Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 cfm carburetor. I just put in […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tuning Tips for Edelbrock 2×4 Carb Setup on a Small-Block Chevy
I have an Edelbrock 2×4 setup using the 500 cfm Endurashine carburetors for my 383ci small-block Chevy that I’m putting in a ’53 Chevy hot rod pickup. In a month […]
Video: Your Top Questions About the FiTech Go Street EFI Answered!
By now, you may have already heard about the self-tuning FiTech Go Street EFI (or other FiTech fuel-injection systems) as being the aftermarket’s most-affordable alternative to carburetors. Depending on your […]
Monday Mailbag: Troubleshooting Distributor Cap Meltdowns
Q: I have a 1976 Chevy Blazer with a 320 hp small block. It has a 600 cfm carburetor, MSD 6A ignition with an HEI adapter kit, and a heavy duty […]
Hub Centric Hubbub: The Argument For — and Against — Using Hub Centric Rings with Your Wheels
Depending on who you believe, hub centric rings are either: A) essential to the performance and longevity of your wheels, or B) a scam created by the wheel industry to […]
Video: Upgrading Valve Springs to Accommodate Cam Swap
When the gang at COMP Cams decided to swap the camshaft in a 454-cubic-inch V8 L29 L.4-liter Gen. VI motor with an aggressive profile, they were also forced to upgrade […]
Mailbag: Setting Performance Goals for a Chevy 283 V8 Engine
Q: I have a small block Chevy engine. Unfortunately, I don’t know what size it is! The bore is 3.87-inch so I assume it is a 283 or a 307. There […]
Engine Hoists 101: A Quick Guide to Choosing an Engine Hoist
Heavy-duty jobs like engine swaps, transmission repairs, crate engine installs, and other serious projects usually require some sort of hoist to ensure you don’t damage your vehicle—or yourself. That’s why many gearheads have a […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What Causes Distributor Cap Corrosion and Deposits (and How Can You Avoid Them)?
I was working on my engine the other day when I pulled the distributor cap and noticed what looked like grease around the inside of the cap. But what really […]
Video: Performing a Cam Swap on a 454 Big Block Chevy
Discover how adding a more-aggressive camshaft to a factory engine can dramatically increase power, when the good people at COMP Cams show you how to perform a cam swap in […]