Mailbag: Using Rail vs. Non-Rail Rockers on Early Small Fords
Q: I have a question about a 289 V8. I have rebuilt the engine and replaced the stock heads with a set of 1968 302 heads rebuilt by a local […]
Mailbag: Choosing a Cam, Gear & Converter for Optimal Cruising Power
Q: The 350 Chevy in my Pontiac LeMans needs a new bumpstick, and I’m looking at COMP Cams Extreme Energy XE274-10 camshaft (part #CCA-CL12-246-3). I plan on running a TH-350 transmission […]
Mailbag: The Frugal Gearhead’s Guide to Determining a Car’s Weight
Q: I am converting my rear suspension to a coil-over system, and I see spring options vary by the weight of the car. What is the most cost-effective way to determine […]
Mailbag: Camshaft Powerband and How it Should Relate to Other Components
Q: I have a 1984 Cutlass with a Chevy 350, flat top pistons, stock cylinder heads, .448-inch lift cam (350 horsepower grind), Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with a Performer 600 […]
Mailbag: Ford Cleveland 2V vs. 4V Cylinder Heads
Q: I’ve found that many of the best intake choices for the Ford 351C are for the engine with 4V cylinder heads. What is the biggest difference between the 2V and 4V […]
Mailbag: Why Has My Cam Swap Caused Oil Pressure Loss?
Q: I have a 350 Chevy engine that’s basically stock but is bored .030-inch over, has flat top pistons, and an Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 cfm carburetor. I just put in […]
Monday Mailbag: Troubleshooting Distributor Cap Meltdowns
Q: I have a 1976 Chevy Blazer with a 320 hp small block. It has a 600 cfm carburetor, MSD 6A ignition with an HEI adapter kit, and a heavy duty […]
Mailbag: Setting Performance Goals for a Chevy 283 V8 Engine
Q: I have a small block Chevy engine. Unfortunately, I don’t know what size it is! The bore is 3.87-inch so I assume it is a 283 or a 307. There […]
Monday Mailbag: Setting Up a Brand New Carburetor for Optimum Performance
Q: I was shopping around for a new carburetor recently, and I noticed some carburetors being described as calibrated and ready-to-run out of the box. Is there really such thing as a “ready-to-run” […]
Mailbag: How to Adapt Braided AN Line to an Aftermarket Transmission Cooler
Q: My ’72 C10 has a TH-700-R4 transmission. I want to run braided AN line to an aftermarket transmission cooler with -6 AN ports. What fittings will I need to adapt […]