Video: Pros & Cons of Beadlock Wheels, Rim Screws & Bead Seat Knurling
When it comes to keeping your tire securely mounted on the wheel during a hard launch at the track, there are a few ways to go about it. The first […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Advice on Swapping a 4.8L LR4 LS Engine & 4L60E Trans into a 1969 Firebird
I have a 1969 Firebird that I’m swapping in a 2002 LR4 4.8L LS engine from a GMC Sierra pickup. I have the mechanical swap parts for mounting the engine […]
So Now What? 5 Things You Should Absolutely Do on Day 1 of Owning Your New Classic/Project Car
This story is a follow up to our earlier article: 10 Easy Things You Need to Look for When Inspecting a Vintage, Classic, or Collectible Car Before a Purchase You […]
Parts Bin: Make Your Transmission Swap Go Smoothly with a Summit Racing Adjustable Transmission Mount
No driveline conversion is ever a cut and dry affair. In fact, many transmission swaps are often stymied by a few measly inches. Yet given how important the proper fitment […]
Wire Works: When It Comes To Electrical Wire, The Right Mix Is Important
The wire you use to hook up electrical equipment in your car is important stuff. How important? We’d say it’s absolutely crucial. And if you don’t believe it, just ask […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Hone the Cylinder Walls on a 5.3L LS with 200K Miles Before My Rebuild?
I have a used 5.3L LS truck engine that I’d like to swap into an earlier Chevy pickup. The engine was running when it was pulled out of a wrecked […]
Video: How to Choose the Right Valve Springs for Your Engine
For as important as they are, there can be some confusion when it’s time to choose the right valve springs for an engine. That’s probably because there are so many […]
So, You Think You Know How To Use The Gas Pedal? Get Some Driving Tips from a Professional Racer
The loud pedal. Your right foot. The throttle. The gas. Or in the words of a favorite YouTuber, Vice Grip Garage, The Make-It-Happener. We love what it does, but YouTube is loaded with […]
The Great Coverup: How Mechanic Grip Gloves Can Save The Day
True Story: More than a dozen years ago, I was sitting in an emergency clinic waiting for a doctor to stitch me up from a shop accident. He walked in, took […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why is There Wet Engine Oil on My Spark Plug Threads?
I have a 355ci small block Chevy that was rebuilt about a year ago and we included a set of Edelbrock aluminum heads, a Comp flat tappet cam, and an […]