Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Upgrades to GM LS 6.0L 4×4
I’ve followed your stories and career for years. I know the internet has changed most everything we do but I miss seeing Car Craft in print. One tech question I […]
Paint & Body Tech: What Sandpaper Should You Use?
When it comes to automotive bodywork, there are many, many different grades of sandpaper grit. And selecting the right grit to use for each stage of the paint and body […]
Video: Using a Harmonic Balancer Tool to Install a Harmonic Damper
Harmonic dampers, AKA harmonic balancers, help absorb internal engine vibrations to ensure your rotating assembly stays happy. Problem is, sliding one onto a crankshaft isn’t the easiest job and there’s […]
Longing For a Hemi? Does Intake Runner Length Matter
The question is, does length matter? The answer is a BIG yes, especially if we are referring to intake runner length! You see, runner length plays a huge role in […]
Socket Extensions, Wobble Bars & U-Joints Can Save the Day in Tight Engine Bays
Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Socket […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Running a Single or Dual Plane Intake Manifold
I keep seeing all kinds of information on the best intake manifold for a carburetor and all the opinions just make this even more difficult. I have a 5.0L small-block […]
Project Ram (Episode 2): Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Gets New Wheels, Tires, and a Lift Kit
Welcome to Episode Two of Project Ram, Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn pickup truck upgrade video series. In this video, watch as Project Ram gets some wheel, tire, […]
Video: How to Choose the Right Yoke for Your Ford 9″ Rear End
1310, 1330, 1350…what do those numbers mean? And why should you care when it’s time to pick a yoke for your Ford 9 inch rear end? This helpful video from […]
The Last Waltz: The Renewal of an Abused Chevy 283
It all began with a cast-off 283 small-block Chevy. The ’64 El Camino limped into our garage spitting out of the carburetor and suffering from severe palpitations. By all indications, […]
Project Ram (Episode 1): Introducing Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Truck Project
Right out of the box, the 2020 Ram 1500 pickup truck is impressive. Add the Big Horn trim and it’s downright awesome. But as far as the Summit Racing folks […]