Video 101: How to Quickly Defrost Your Windshield
It’s that time of year where you might find yourself running late to work. Even worse, you might have to wake up early just to warm up your car, scrape […]
Video: How to Break In New Crate Engines
Learn how to properly break in a newly purchased crate engine to ensure long engine life and that your warranty stays intact by watching this video. It will cover: 1. […]
Mailbag: The Cure for Loose Roller Rocker Arm Nuts
Q: I’ve installed a set of steel roller-tip rocker arms on my Ford 302 engine. The cylinder heads are also equipped with aftermarket rocker arm studs and pushrod guideplates. Unfortunately, the […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips and Techniques for Tuning Up HEI Distributors
I was checking the timing on my small block Camaro yesterday and noticed that the timing doesn’t return to initial like it should. I set my initial timing at 14 […]
Laterally Linked: Understanding Chassis Roll Center and How to Limit Lateral Movement
Lateral control is how the rear axle housing is kept in a side-to-side alignment with the chassis as the rear suspension moves through its travel. And it’s more important than […]
Head Milling 101: The Basics of Head Milling to Gain Compression
Compression equals horsepower. The reason is simple: The more you squeeze the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber, the more power you can create. In theory, forcing air and […]
Video: How to Select a Catalytic Converter for Your Vehicle
Universal or direct-fit? California or one of the 49 other states? What’s the right catalytic converter grade? These are the questions MagnaFlow covers in this video which will teach you the basics […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting a Sticky Clutch Pedal
Q: My 1969 Roadrunner has a new diaphragm-style clutch. While shifting at high rpm, the clutch pedal sticks to the floor. When the engine speed decreases, the pedal comes back up. Can […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Examining the Viability of Chevrolet’s Oft-Overlooked “Corporate” 10-Bolt Rear-End
Was it possible for the 1970 big block 396 (402) Nova to come with the 10-bolt rear-end installed from the factory? I know the 12-bolt was optional for around $150 […]
Mailbag: Swapping a TH-350 Transmission for a TH-700-R4
Q: I have a 1941 Ford sedan with a small block Chevy. I would like to replace the TH-350 transmission with a TH-700-R4. How much difference is there in the physical […]