Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Cam Size and Its Role in Torque Converter Selection
I have a ’69 Chevy C-10 pickup with a 383 stroker small-block and a TH350 transmission. We recently put a bigger hydraulic lifter cam and headers on the engine to […]
Mailbag: How to Check Your Speedometer for Accuracy
Q: I recently had a new set of tires installed. I opted to go with a larger diameter than the originals that were on the car. Will this affect the accuracy of […]
Mailbag: Waking up a Sluggish Small Block
Q: I have an old Camaro that I am fixing up. It has a 350 small block bored .030-inch over with a 383 stroker crankshaft, 5.7-inch connecting rods, and forged flat […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What is Safe Effective Compression Ratio for E85?
What is a general safe effective compression ratio on E85? The internet results in varying opinions from 13:1 up to an extreme 20:1. Jeff Smith: This is an interesting question […]
Mailbag: Boosting Low-End Performance for TBI Applications
Q: I’m rebuilding the 350 TBI engine in my 1992 Chevy 3/4-ton pickup, and I’m looking for a boost in bottom-end power. I’ve selected Edelbrock’s Performer TBI intake manifold and Performer-Plus […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Pros and Cons of the Chevy Inline Six for Old-School Hot Rods
I was at my local car show the other day and I talked with a guy who built an inline Chevy 6 for his street rod. I was interested in […]
Mailbag: Straight-Line 90/10 Racing Shocks For Street?
Q: Occasionally, I take my street-driven Fox Body Ford Mustang to the track for some racing. I’d like to get more traction off of the line. Will 90/10 front shocks […]
Mailbag: Eliminating Hot Transmission Fluid Venting at High Temps
Q: I have a Turbo 400 transmission with a 4,000-rpm stall converter and a transmission cooler. My trouble starts when the transmission temperature gets to about 210˚ F—the transmission starts […]
Mailbag: Tracking Down the Source of Engine Misfire
Q: I have a 402 big block motor in my Chevy truck. It runs great from 1,800-2,000 rpm, on up. It has a Crane RV cam, Edelbrock Performer intake, and Performer heads. […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Comparing EFI vs. Carburetion on a 6.0L LS Swap
I’m considering swapping a 6.0L truck LS engine into my ’69 Chevy pickup and I’m trying to decide which intake system to use. My engine has the stock plastic, truck […]