Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What’s Causing Excessive Oil Consumption in My Engine?
I’m having a problem with the small block 383 in my Impala. The engine was new about two years ago, but I keep having problems with the spark plugs loading up […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Understanding Vapor Lock–and How You Can Fix It!
What exactly is vapor lock? My friends say I have a problem with vapor lock. Last summer, my small block 350 Camaro had problems in the heat of late summer […]
How Alignment Settings Affect Driving Performance
Manufacturers establish alignment specifications for caster, camber, and toe angles to improve a vehicle’s handling, fuel efficiency, and tire lifespan. If you make changes to your suspension, ride height, or […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Choosing the Best LS Motor Oil for a 427 LS7 Engine
I have an LS7 427ci LS engine that came out of a wrecked, low mileage 2008 Corvette that is now in my ’69 Camaro Pro Touring car. We will soon […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Does More Boost Always Mean More Power?
This might be more of a generic question but my friends and I got into a discussion about boost and one of them said that more boost will always make […]
Mailbag: Fuel Pump Recommendations for a 1,200 HP Turbocharged Mustang
Q. I’m updating the fuel system on my turbocharged Mustang. The car is mainly used on the track, but it does see some shows and other events. With my setup, […]
Pick Up Tricks: Must-Have Tools for Securing & Recovering Lost Hardware Like Bolts, Nuts, Clips & Fasteners
You probably know that sinking feeling when a critical washer or nut drops out of sight. It’s horrible. I’m sure all of you have had that experience. Here’s a personal […]
So Now What? 5 Things You Should Absolutely Do on Day 1 of Owning Your New Classic/Project Car
This story is a follow up to our earlier article: 10 Easy Things You Need to Look for When Inspecting a Vintage, Classic, or Collectible Car Before a Purchase You […]
Ladder Bars and Traction Bars: What’s the Difference?
Some folks tend to use the terms ladder bars and traction bars interchangeably. Both are traction aids, but there are some big differences in how they work and which will […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting and Tuning a FAST EZ-EFI Fuel Injection System
I recently bought an EZ-EFI throttle body fuel injection system from FAST for my ’70 Buick Skylark. I installed it according to the instructions and it started and ran pretty […]