Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Solving SBC Ignition Timing Problems
I have a weird thing happening with my small-block Chevy crate engine that has me scratching my head. The engine is a 290-horsepower Chevy crate engine with a set of […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Matching Fuel Pumps, Lines & Injectors for Max Power
I need help understanding EFI high pressure fuel systems. I have researched all over but the answer eludes me. What determines line size? I’m trying to build a Whipple Supercharged […]
Radial Revolution: Can the Radial Design Be the Future of Engine Performance?
What’s the future of engine technology? While most of the focus has been on electric engines, a Canton, OH company is convinced the future of engine design actually lies in the past. […]
Cleetus McFarland Builds a Burnout Delivery Van for Summit Racing!
6.0L LS/14-bolt rear-end combo? Check. 100 shot of nitrous–give or take? Check And a welded diff. and new sidepipes, too! The Summit Racing Burnout Van is ready to make its […]
Project Firebolt Q&A: Get Background, Insight and Other Info on Tom Tharp’s Latest Project
Why did Tom Tharp of Tom’s Turbo Garage go with an LS engine instead of a Toyota 2JZ for his Project Firebolt Tacoma? Where does he get his ideas for […]
How a Cold Air Intake Bypass Valve Works to Prevent Engine Hydrolock
A cold air intake kit (CAI) is the gateway mod for many first-time gearheads. And it’s easy to see why—they’re relatively cheap, easy to install, and offer some serious bang-for-buck […]
Readers Recall Fatherly Moments as Both Kids and Parents
“When I was a kid my dad used to tell me that this sign meant to stop and do a burn-out. I didn’t believe him at first, but now that […]
Project Warrior 2.0 (Part 2): Putting Together the Build Plan for an Arctic-Bound ’78 Bronco
EDITOR’S NOTE: Courtney Barber loves driving, wrenching on vehicles, and road trips—big, BIG road trips! You may know Courtney from her “Project Road Warrior” 1965 Mustang, which she drove to […]
How to Remove Rusted Bolts and Loosen Stuck, Seized or Frozen Nuts and Bolts
A rusted, seized bolt or nut can turn an easy project into a nightmare. In fact, mechanics have been known to hold a lucky rabbit’s foot or refuse to work […]
Engine Mounts 101: A Basic Guide to Choosing Engine Mounts
It’s a dirty, thankless job, but someone (or something) has to do it. Deep down in the abyss of your engine bay, engine mounts are tasked with the tough job […]