Mailbag: Choosing the Proper Pull Rating When Buying a Winch
Q: I want to add an electric winch to my rig, but I’m not sure how to choose the proper size. I don’t want to over-spend on a winch that […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting a Chevy 350 Losing a Quart of Oil Every 100 Miles
Q: I’m currently running a Chevy 350 that I’ve assembled myself using a 4-bolt main block bored over .040″, a cast-iron crank, forged pistons and rods, moly rings, World Products […]
Mailbag: How to Make a 390 or 410 Engine From a 360 in a 1976 Ford F-150
Q: I own a 1976 Ford F-150 two-wheel drive pickup with a 360 engine. The piston rings are worn and need to be changed. While the engine is out, I’m […]
Mailbag: Preventing Electrical Damage in a 1995 Ford F-350 Pickup
Q: I was driving my 1995 F-350 when the truck suddenly went completely dead. I coasted to a stop, opened the hood, and saw that the alternator charge wire was […]
Mailbag: Using a Limited-Slip Differential to Hook Up a Chevy C10 at the Strip
Q: I’ve got an old Chevy C10 with a 350. I know it’s not your typical hot rod, but that’s what’s special about it. The block is bored .060″ over […]
Mailbag: Putting More Towing Muscle in a Straight-Six 250-Powered Chevy Pickup
Q: I’m working on building up the straight-six 250 engine in my old Squarebody Chevy pickup. It came with dual exhaust and a Rochester 2SE carburetor. I’d like to eventually […]
Mailbag: Choosing a Ring-and-Pinion for a Fox-Body Mustang
Q: I have a 1991 Ford Mustang LX couple with a bone-stock 302. I’ve always thought about getting an 8.8-inch ring and pinion set for my Ford, but I’m having […]
Mailbag: Swapping a V8 into a 1984 Chevy S-10 Pickup
Q: A couple of questions. First, I have a 1984 Chevy S-10 pickup with a 2.8L V6 and a 5-speed manual transmission, and I want to change things up a […]
Mailbag: Optimizing Gear Ratio for RPM at Cruising Speeds
Q: My 1974 Chevy Nova has 4.11 gears, but I’m interested in changing them. I’ll be taking a long trip soon and I’d like to cruise at around 2,000 rpm […]
Mailbag: Upgrading the Rear-End in a Vintage Chevy II SS
Q: I am in the process of upgrading a vintage Chevrolet Chevy II SS. The car is equipped with an 8.2-inch, 10-bolt rear-end with 28-spline axles and a 3.08 ring […]