Shock to the System: Al Stacko’s 1968 Pro Street El Camino
Wanna make jokes about the color of Al Stacko’s award-winning ride? You’d best bring your A-game material, friend, because he has heard them all and emerged unflustered. “Some guys from […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What’s the Best Way to Check Piston-to-Valve Clearance?
I’m assembling a stout 383ci small block Chevy with a 250 degrees at 0.050 inch duration mechanical roller camshaft. The pistons have a small dome and before I finish assembling […]
Parts Bin: Summit Racing Pro LS Piston Rings
Piston rings are a critical part in any engine. It’s amazing what they put up with when you really think about it. The top ring provides a near-airtight seal against […]
A Look Back at the History of the Corvette C2 (1963-67) Sting Ray Generation
On June 30th, 1953 the first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line. And after some early growing pains, the Corvette was well on its way to becoming an American […]
How to Make Professional, Weathertight Electrical Connections
Electrical connections that come loose, break, and short-out can become a major headache—especially on a car that relies heavily upon electricity to function. If the electrical connections aren’t right, they […]
Bearing Down: Engine Crankshaft & Cam Bearing Basics
It should be no secret to anyone reading this that bearings are used for the camshaft along with the crankshaft main and rod journals in an automotive application. While some […]