Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How Do I Drive My Pro Street Car at Highway Speeds Without Damaging Gears?
I have a Pro Street car with a big-block Chevy, TH400, Dana 60 and 4.30 gears. I just bought this car a few months ago. The gear ratio is what […]
Video: Automotive Wiring Tips and Tricks
Intimidated by automotive wiring? Do you know how to determine the proper wire gauge (or thickness) you need for your job? In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will […]
Installing a Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust System on a Vintage Chevy Chevelle Muscle Car
There’s endless chatter about exhaust systems and what performs and sounds the best—with headers, mufflers, and pipe sizing being the prime discussion topics. The system you choose determines the sound […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips for Initial Fire-Up of a Rebuilt Engine That’s Been in Storage for Several Years
I have a really strong 421ci Pontiac that had been completely rebuilt for me by a professional shop that is now all wrapped in plastic in my garage. It has […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Run a High Pressure/High Volume Oil Pump in My Street/Strip 383 SBC Stroker Engine?
I’m building a 383ci small block Chevy for my 1980 Malibu that will see a combination of street use with some fun runs at the drag strip. I don’t plan […]
Powerful Ford Performance Crate Coyotes!
Ford Performance Parts is out to change your perception of affordable high-performance crate engines with a lineup of world class crate motors that deliver the same Ford tested tough durability […]
Tap & Die 101: How to Use a Tap & Die Set to Cut Internal & External Threads
If you have any sort of shop experience, you’ll know that pulling out the tap and die set usually means something went wrong. Probably the only thing worse is when […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How Much is Too Much Crankshaft Clearance?
I have a 350ci small block that I thought would be easy to rebuild. My brother ran it out of oil in his 1957 Chevy so we pulled the engine […]
Mailbag: Does My High-Performance Engine Need a High-Volume Oil Pump?
Q: I’m rebuilding a Dodge 340 engine for street performance applications. How do I know if I need a high volume oil pump? A: A stock volume oil pump is […]
Mailbag: What Does a PCV Valve Do?
Q: What is the purpose of a PCV valve? A: The PCV valve is an important part of your crankshaft ventilation system. It serves a few primary function related to […]