Bolt-On Basics: Making Simple LS Engine Power
How popular and effective has the LS engine family become? It is fair to say that the LS engine family is by every measure a worthy successor to the original, […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Decode a COMP Cams Camshaft
I purchased a used hydraulic roller camshaft from a friend that was originally used in an LS1 engine. My buddy says it’s a mild cam that’s bigger than a stock […]
Mouse Muscle: 10 Potent Hop-Up Packages for Your Small Block Chevy
The small block Chevy engine is now well-over 60 years old. But you can keep your Mouse motor going thanks to an array of special performance packages. These packages include […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: DeJoria, Enders-Stevens, and Schumacher win 2014 SummitRacing.com Nationals
Girl power reigned supreme as Alexis DeJoria and Erica Enders-Stevens raced to victories Sunday at the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Top Fuel’s Tony […]
The High 5! Building a 500 Horsepower All-Motor 5.3L LS
We all know that making big power with an LS is as easy as adding boost, right? In fact, the recipe for huge power is to add cam, springs, and […]
The Real Deal: Dave Plickert’s 1949 Chevy Pickup
Dave Plickert’s garage hides a rare and exquisite treasure. Squeeze past the beautifully resto-modded 1969 Camaro and the factory-fresh 1978 Corvette, slip by the classic Model A street rod, then […]
Off the Rails: Bud Hoffman’s 1964 Ford F-100
“Originally, all I wanted was a nice old pickup with a lopey idle and a lowered stance,” said Bud Hoffman, mastermind behind this fantastic 1964 Ford F-100. “At some point […]
Paint and Bodywork Buyer’s Guide
Nothing defines a custom ride like a one-of-a-kind paint job, but to many first timers, paintwork can be a daunting proposition. Have no fear! Laying down some custom color is […]
Guide: How Basic Cooling System Troubleshooting Led to a Radiator Swap That Fixed an Overheating Issue
For years, the engine temperature in my Jeep CJ-5 had a pesky tendency to climb whenever I stopped for a few moments. Once we got moving again though, temps went […]
The Little Stuff Matters: 24 Overlooked Engine Building Tips
There are a lot of ways to build an engine. Some are quick and dirty, get the job done affairs. Others are over-the-top meticulous, leave no rock unturned such as […]