Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Is a 600 CFM Carburetor Enough to Feed a 454 Big Block Chevy Engine?
I am running a 600 cfm Edelbrock AVS carburetor on my 454ci big block Chevy in my Chevy C-10 truck. Is that hurting power any? Would I see a power […]
How a Stuck Carburetor Fuel Shutoff Float Valve Led to a Poor-Running Motorcycle (& How it Got Fixed!)
In contrast to a series of misadventures with other bikes, my 2000 CB 750 Nighthawk has been the epitome of motorcycle reliability. Yup, save for some leaky gaskets and typical […]
Video: How to Inspect a Turbocharger & Spot Common Signs of Potential Failure
A turbocharger’s impeller can spin really, really, really fast—all while being subjected to extreme heat cycles thanks to the turbo’s proximity to exhaust gasses. So suffice it to say, when […]
OnAllCylinders Podcast (Ep. 31): The Race Gas Alternative and How it Can Save You Money at the Track!
Race Gas vs. racing fuel…what’s the difference? Knowing the difference between the two may help you save a significant amount of money at the track. In episode 31 of the […]
Video: Tips, Tricks & Techniques to Building a Custom Air Intake Tubing System
An air intake system can be one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of an EFI engine swap—particularly for the GM LS swap crowd. And depending on your setup, you […]
Parts Bin: Trick Flow’s R-Series Intake Manifold Delivers Optimal Airflow for Your Big Cube, Big Power SBC
Building a high power, big cube carbureted Small Block Chevy V8 that’ll spin up to 7,500 rpm? Well, the folks at Trick Flow Specialties have been hard at work, creating […]
Parts Bin: Hook Up the Hot Side of Your Turbo System with These Handy Tubing Fabrication Kits from Summit Racing
Thinking about building a custom turbocharger system for your engine? Well, in addition to offering its own wastegates, blowoff valves, and the turbos themselves, Summit Racing’s now making hot-side tubing […]
Fully Primed: Not All Electric Fuel Pumps Are Created Equal
Electric fuel pumps are, for the most part, standard equipment in drag racing. Ditto with fuel injected applications. But a lot of carbureted street cars use them too. Fair enough, […]
The Forgotten Warrior: Chevy 305 (5.0L) Small Block V8 Performance Upgrades
Try this experiment the next time you are sitting around the garage or online, talking about small block Chevy performance. When everyone is talking about DZ302s, 365 hp 327s, and […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Drill Air Bypass Holes In All 4 Carb Throttle Blades to Improve Idle?
Recently you wrote an article that mentioned drilling holes in all four throttle blades on the Holley carb to change the blade position compared to the transfer slot. I have […]