Mailbag: How to Fix an Oil-Burning 350 SBC in an Old GMC 1500 4×4 Pickup
Q: The culprit is a 1989 GMC 1500 4×4 with a 350, automatic with overdrive, a 3.42 axle, and over 150,000 miles. It has recently developed a powerful thirst for […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Cylinder Wall Glazing – What it is and How to Get Rid of It
This may sound like a simple question, but what is cylinder wall glazing and how is it created? I hear about it all the time when people talk about piston […]
Mailbag: Transmission and Gearing Recommendations for a 454-Powered 1970s-era Impala Getting Big (24″) Wheels
Q: Recently, I purchased a vintage Chevy Impala. It’s a pretty big car, so I decided to swap the small block 350 with a big block 454. I had a […]
Mechanical Water Pump FAQ: Pump Rotation, Increased Flow, Measuring & More
The water pump wizards over at Tuff Stuff Performance field a ton of questions about things like pump sizes, flow rates, belt routing, and all sorts of other cooling-related issues. […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Determining Correct Spark Plug Heat Range
How do I tell the correct heat range spark plug for an engine? – Mark S. Jeff Smith: Simple questions sometimes require a bit longer answers. This is one of those […]
Mailbag: How to Make 400 HP in an SBC-Powered Third-Gen Camaro
Q: I have a third-gen Chevy Camaro RS. I’d like to build a 350 for it that puts 400 horses on the ground, and I’d like for it to be […]
What is a Transmission Jack & How to Choose the Right One for Your Ride
A transmission jack is a must-have tool if you’re removing or installing a transmission. Now, while a lot of gearheads have made-do with improvised solutions for hoisting/moving a transmission, the […]
Mailbag: Can You Use Block Filler to Improve Engine Cooling and Bottom-End Strength?
Q: I’m getting ready to build a 406 small-block to put into my Camaro. My question is about the use of block filler. I’ve read that if you fill the […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why Do I Keep Killing Alternators?
I did a LS2 swap in my ‘54 Belair. The engine came from an ‘05 GTO. It has a modest stereo system operating on a 10-amp fuse. It has a 16-inch […]
Dial Indicator Tips: Advice for Choosing, Mounting, Zeroing and Measuring with Dial Indicators
One of the most important tools you’ll find in any racer or rodder’s tool collection is a dial indicator. They’re used for everything from degreeing a cam to checking run-out […]