Mailbag: Getting a 1975 Buick Skylark to Fly
Q: We have a 1975 Buick Skylark. Under the hood is a 350 bored over .030, with a 750 cfm Holley carb, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Federal-Mogul pistons, a 284°/284° […]
Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 7): More Tear Down, Steering Relocation, & 8.8″ Rear End
Our first job of the day is to clear out the interior a bit which will give us room to work on a couple of upcoming jobs, like wiring this […]
How Modern Clutch Tech Like Hays 650 Series Affects Shifting and Pedal Feel
Some old habits die hard. That applies to many things, but certainly to hot rods and street/strip cars. Take the basic clutch for example: In the 1970s, the clutch package […]
Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 6): Engine Accessories & Transmission Arrive
I want this truck to have all of the creature comforts that it came with in its prior life as a 4-cylinder runabout, so it’s time to sort out our […]
Mailbag: Finding More Power for Already-Upgraded ’95 GMC Sierra
Q. My daily driver is a 1995 GMC Sierra C1500. It has a 350 TBI engine matted to a 4L60E transmission with a TCI Sizzler torque converter, a 10-bolt 8.5-inch […]
Mailbag: Engine Swap, Transmission & Rear End Recommendations for ’89 Ford Ranger
Q: I own an old V6 Ford Ranger that I want to swap a V8 into. But I can’t decide which engine to use—the 289, 302, or 351W. Which engine […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting a Locked-Up Torque Converter
What would cause a torque converter to stay locked on a 700R4 causing the engine to stall? I just replaced the torque converter after replacing the pump in the transmission. […]
Mailbag: Using a Limited-Slip Differential to Hook Up a 1985 Chevy C10 at the Strip
Q: I am 18 years old and currently working on my first hot rod. It’s a 1985 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe with a 350. I know it’s not your typical […]
Mailbag: Putting More Towing Muscle in a Straight-Six 250-Powered Chevy Pickup
Q: I’m working on building up the straight-six 250 engine in my old Squarebody Chevy pickup. It came with dual exhaust and a Rochester 2SE carburetor. I’d like to eventually […]
Mailbag: Choosing a Ring-and-Pinion for a Fox-Body Mustang
Q: I have a 1991 Ford Mustang LX couple with a bone-stock 302. I’ve always thought about getting an 8.8-inch ring and pinion set for my Ford, but I’m having […]