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 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Facts and Myths About Coolants and Coolant Additives
Now that the temperature is heating up and my engine seems to be running hotter, I’m reading all kinds of stuff on the internet about different coolants. I’ve also seen […]
Dana 30 Hub Conversion: Installing an Alloy USA Manual Locking Hub Conversion Kit
When Mike Barnes bought new tires for his 1997 Jeep Cherokee, he had no idea that the increased traction of the Yokohama Geolandar M/T tires might cause a weak link […]
Video: A Quick Primer on Electric Cooling Fans
“Electric cooling fans are the way to go for freeing up horsepower and for keeping your engine cool at all driving speeds,” says four-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson. […]
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 […]
Easy Interior Makeover: Updating a Tired Interior with DEI Boom Mat and Procar Seats
Horsepower is the holy grail we all love to chase, but who says you have to be uncomfortable doing it? While we worked to upgrade the performance of our 1978 Camaro project, […]
High-Po Piston Tech: What You Should Know About Ring Lands and Grooves
When it comes to pistons, the most common arrangement you’ll encounter makes use of three piston rings — compression, second, and oil. Today, we’re turning our focus to the areas of the […]
Coyote Alternative: Trick Flow Gets 466 HP Out of a Ford 2V Mod Motor!
Everybody that has Ford blue running through their veins loves the 5.0L Coyote. And with good reason—a production Coyote makes 435 horsepower and 400 ft.-lbs. of torque, and they’re readily […]
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 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: A Step-by-Step Guide to Curing Engine Stumble
I’ve got a Chevy small block 350 with a mild cam (I don’t know what the specs are – I bought the engine used), an Edelbrock Performer intake, Holley 750 […]