Ultra Engine: Hardcore Horsepower’s 781 Horsepower Big Block Chevy 540
In the past, you’ve had to rev an engine pretty high to make serious power. But the latest cylinder heads and cam designs have allowed us to bring the RPM […]
Ford is Back! The Blue Oval Returns to Formula 1 Racing for the 2026 Season
Over twenty years. That’s how long it’s been since the famed Blue Oval has appeared in what many regard as the pinnacle of motorsport: Formula 1 racing. But that hiatus […]
Eccentric Ways: The Best Way to Break-In a Flat Tappet Camshaft
The automotive world has totally embraced the notion of hydraulic roller lifers. Yes, rollers reduce friction and present the opportunity to employ a more aggressive lift profile compared to a […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Choosing an Optimal Camshaft and Ignition Timing for Double Hump Heads
This is directed to Jeff Smith – great article on ignition timing. I have a few questions. My problem is I can’t seem to get the timing right with either the initial or […]
SEMA 2017 Quick Feature: Hayden & Blue Streak’s 585-HP 1972 Jeep CJ “Blue Streak Beast”
LAS VEGAS, NV — Being at the SEMA Show is essentially one continuous “Well there’s something you don’t see every day” experience. And sometimes, in a sea of head-turning automotive […]
Lot Shots: This 1970 Mercury Represents the Tail End of the Cougar’s First Generation
Derived from its corporate cousin, the Ford Mustang, the Cougar debuted in 1967 and skewed more towards the performance luxury car segment—which was also heating up with cars like the […]
Step Van Steps: How Rutledge Wood’s Chevy Step Van Came Together
When we introduced you to Top Gear on History co-host Rutledge Wood and his latest project, a 1949 Chevy Kurbmaster step van, we promised to bring you more updates on […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Great 5.3L Truck LS Swap Debate
With all this talk about truck LS engines, I hear a lot of talk about swapping a 5.3L truck LS engine into a car. Why would you want to go from […]
Mailbag: Top 3 Ways to Cure a Pre-Ignition Condition
Q: I have a Ford truck with a 390 FE engine. I had the heads redone and installed a new cam and lifter set, true roller timing chain, valve springs, single […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips & Advice for Bolting Up a 4L60E Transmission to a Small Block Chevy Engine
I just read your article from 2017: The Great Chevy Auto Trans Interchange Guide. This is a great article, but my head is spinning. I have a small block Chevy […]