Q&A

Q: I am currently running a 12:4 compression 351W in a Pinto. The engine has World Products Windsor heads, 926 cfm double pumper carburetor on a Victor Jr. intake, 254-degree duration (at […]

Q: I bought a 1988 Camaro IROC-Z with a 350 TPI (the second I have owned). My question is about engine running temperature. When the car is not moving faster than 30 […]

Editor’s Note: The following letter is in response to an answer in a previous column concerning whether to go with a 5.3L LS engine or a larger 350ci small-block Chevy. […]

  Q: I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me: Could low oil pressure (15-20 psi) spin a main bearing or otherwise ruin an engine? How can you […]

Q: I own a Chevy Impala with a 468-cubic-inch big block Chevy engine. It has 12:1 compression, Crane 298-degree duration cam, oval port cylinder heads, 926 cfm Holley double pumper […]

I’m having a problem with the small block 383 in my Impala. The engine was new about two years ago, but I keep having problems with the spark plugs loading up […]

Q: I have a 355-cubic-inch small block Chevy. The carburetor is a Holley 1850, 600 cfm with manual choke and vacuum secondaries. My problem is, the secondaries won’t open at any […]

Q: I’m putting together a disc brake system for a custom build. What can you tell me about setting up brake pedal ratio for optimum performance? Also, what can you tell me about […]

I purchased a ’68 Camaro basket case along with a pile of parts including what appears to be a 10-bolt rear-end that was not under the car. How do I […]

Q: I’ve purchased a new harmonic balancer for the small block in my 1965 Mustang. There are three separate sets of degree marks on the balancer. Which should I use to […]