Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixing Rod & Cam Clearance Issues in a 383 Small Block Chevy Stroker
I’ve run into some clearance issues on my engine build. I have a 383ci small block Chevy with a 3.75 inch stroke crank and stock rods. I put the cam […]
Luck o' the Gearhead! Readers Tell Us Their Luckiest Automotive Moments
Any good racer, mechanic, or enthusiast will tell you that there’s a little bit of luck floating around our automotive universe. Sure—skills, effort, and talent are incredibly valuable—but when a […]
Essential Garage Tools: Drain Pans, Drip Trays, Funnels & Parts Organizers
Some things seldom considered in a hot rod and/or race shop are “vessels.” And we’re not talking the ocean-going variety here, we’re referring to drain pans, drip pans, funnels, and […]
540 Cubes of Fun: Building a 712 Horsepower Big Block Chevy (Part 2, Oiling System, Heads & Valvetrain)
In Part 1 of our 540 cubic inch big block Chevy build, we covered prep of the Dart Big M block, balancing and installation of the Scat/ICON reciprocating assembly, and […]