Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Can 10:1 Compression Work with 87 Octane in a Chevy Inline 6?
I am going to build a Chevy 292 inline 6 next year. I was wondering if a 10:1 compression ratio would be too high for 87 octane? Could the timing […]
On-Time Delivery: Turbocharged & Supercharged Ignition Timing Test
Even more than proper air/fuel ratio, ignition timing is THE critical element in any internal combustion engine, particularly when you add boost to the equation. Because of the changing loads […]
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 […]
What Does it Take to Build a Kit Car? We Asked the Guy Who Put Together This Stunning Factory Five Mk4 Roadster
There are plenty of good reasons to build a kit car. For some, it’s the chance to own a replica of a super-rare ride—one you won’t fear racking up miles […]