Search results for "fitech"

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We get it—you’re anxious to get your project vehicle on the road and ready for shows. Eventually we’ll get there, but for now, you’ve got extra time at home to […]

This one isn’t a sexy swap. In fact, you might say it’s pretty mundane when looking through the list of mods for Mustangs. However, it’s also routinely rated as one […]

How did Chevrolet build the 305 cubic inch small-block? Is it a mash-up of 283 and 350 parts? Or is it just slightly larger than a 302 Chevy engine? — […]

I’m currently checking the gaps on a new set of first and second rings. I’m not building an all-out drag race motor, but have plans to be a weekend warrior. […]

Stall speed is essentially the engine rpm at which a torque converter transfers the torque of the engine to the transmission (see our earlier post on how a torque converter works). […]

Rotor phasing refers to the alignment of the rotor top and the distributor cap terminal when spark occurs, according to MSD Ignition. It’s critical to maximizing engine performance. Incorrect alignment […]