Building a Nitro-Blown Cadillac 390 V8 for a Vintage Dragster Inspired by Pancho González
A little over a year ago, we told you the story of Pancho González, a tennis superstar and hotrodder who once helped set a World Gas ET record. You can […]
Mailbag: Picking Crank, Cam, Lifters & Pistons to Reach 375 hp in a SBC-Equipped Restomod GMC Pickup Truck
Q: I’m in the process of resto-modding a GMC pickup. The truck is currently equipped with a 5.7L 350, overbored to .040”. First, how do I figure out my new […]
Parts Bin: Want to Save Time & Money on Your Exhaust System Fabrication? Try Summit Racing Collector Mufflers
Exhaust fabrication, you either love it or you…don’t. If you’re in that latter half, then you might want to hear about Summit Racing Collector Mufflers. They bolt up to any […]
Fire in the Hole: 24 Tips When Starting A Fresh Engine for the First Time
Building a fresh engine, plugging it in the car, and firing it up is a big undertaking (not inexpensive either). No secret to anyone out there we’re sure. When the […]
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 […]
Powerful Ford Performance Crate Coyotes!
Ford Performance Parts is out to change your perception of affordable high-performance crate engines with a lineup of world class crate motors that deliver the same Ford tested tough durability […]
Get Your Bearings: A Smart LS Roller Bearing Trunnion Upgrade
If you could send a modern production engine like the GM LS back in time to the middle 1960s, that engine would have appeared to engine builders of that time […]
Fitting in with the Crowd: An Automotive Hose & Plumbing Fitting Buyer’s Guide
Custom plumbing systems for fuel, oil, coolant, power steering, brakes, and more are an essential part of many builds. The correct components not only ensure proper function, they also add […]
Chevy Small Block Firing Orders: The Evolution of Cylinder Firing Order Swaps
When GM introduced the LS engine in 1997, it featured many design changes from the Gen 1 Small Block Chevy (SBC) engine that improved engine durability and efficiency. One of […]
Video: An Introduction to Common Valvetrain Tools (& How to Use Them)
Working on a cylinder head and valvetrain is one of the first introductions many folks have to more advanced engine building techniques. And though that mix of rocker arms, valve […]