Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How a Mismatched Head Gasket Can Cause Big Problems!
I’ve got a 400 cubic small block Chevy that I had the machine shop bore to 4.155. I’m collecting parts to put it back together and used some of my […]
Mailbag: How to Bring a Long-Idle Vehicle Back to Life
Q. I have a Monte Carlo SS with a 305 HO engine and an automatic transmission. Unfortunately, it’s been stored in my garage for over a decade. I would love to have […]
Video: How to Properly Place and Install an Oxygen Sensor
Thinking about swapping out your carburetor for an aftermarket EFI system? If so, there are sensors required to feed your ECU with the right information to help operate your EFI […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How Much Oversize is Too Much When Custom-Setting Piston Ring Gap?
I have a 4.030 small block Chevy with 1/16 inch rings. I have a 4.125 inch bore ring set that I’ll never use. Can I use the larger rings and […]
3 Reasons to Upgrade to Tubular Control Arms
You hear about tubular control arms a lot these days when talking about performance suspension systems. But is all the buzz really warranted? Are tubular control arms really worth your […]
Interior Decorator: How to Install Automotive Carpet
Laying down automotive carpet in your car might not seem like that big a job. But it’s not exactly a flop-down-and-go job either. We were reminded of this first-hand when […]
Mailbag: Understanding Optimal Cruising RPM and its Impact on Engine Performance
Q: What is the ideal cruising RPM, and why is it important? A: Cruising rpm—that is, the speed at which your engine’s crankshaft rotates at a given sustained speed—has an […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Make a Flat Tappet Cam Live
I have a survivor ‘66 Corvette 427. I selected the Factory Muscle solid flat tappet cam as I was trying to stay as true to the original build as possible. […]
Cleveland Show: Adding Nearly 100 HP to a Free-Breathing Ford 351C
Try this experiment: Mention four-valve (4V) Ford to a few fellow enthusiasts and see what discussion pops up. Oh, how quickly people forget! Time was when you mentioned 4V, people […]
Engine Building 101: How to Measure and Check Rod Bearing Clearance
Proper bearing clearance is essential when building an engine. That holds true for both your main bearings and rod bearings. We partnered with the Summit Racing team to cover the […]