Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Not Enough Clearance Equals Bent Pushrods
I have a 355ci small block Chevy engine in my pickup. It has a set of those triple triangle Vortec heads, and I just added a bigger COMP Cams 268H […]
Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4: Easy & Affordable Port Injection EFI Retrofit for Ford 351 Windsor
There is a plethora of EFI conversion kits on the market that range from universal kits that can be applied to pretty much any engine to those that are very […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Compression Options for a Chevy 427 Big Block
I picked up a 1969 L72 427. It has a stock short block with 11:1 pistons, a forged steel crank, and four-bolt mains. I’m using a COMP Cams 270 hydraulic […]
A 5 Step Process to Properly Bedding-In Your Brake Pads & Rotors
The break-in process for new brake pads and rotors is called “bedding” and it consists of heating up and cooling down the brakes through a controlled, repetitive stopping process. The […]
Lift, Duration & LSA: Understanding Common Cam Terms to Help You Choose the Best Camshaft for Your Engine
Many folks feel the camshaft should be the first component selected when planning an engine build, however, the engine’s airflow potential is crucial for guiding camshaft choice. Selecting the right […]
Mailbag: Best Rear End Gear Choices for a 454-Powered Drag Car Project
Q: I am turning my Chevy Malibu into a drag car. I am running a 1974 Chevy 454 with an Edelbrock Air-Gap intake, a single four-barrel carburetor, a mid 1970s […]
Tips for Keeping Your Electric Fuel Pump Quiet
There are many reasons to update your vehicle’s fuel system: increased fuel demands from a new build, higher pressure requirements due to a carburetor-to-EFI swap, and more. Correct pump placement, […]
Regulators & Nitrous Fuel Pressure Basics
Q: I’m adding a nitrous oxide kit to my carbureted fuel system, which uses a bypass-style regulator. Can I add a second regulator (either non-return or return style) to control […]
1,289 Cubic Inches, 1,757 Horsepower: Three Big Cubic Inch Small Block Chevy Engine Builds
Four hundred twenty-seven is a number that carries a lot weight in the high-performance world. There’s Chevy’s fabulous 427ci big blocks, including the fearsome L88 (450 advertised horsepower, around 550 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Setting Up an Aftermarket Front Suspension for Drag Racing
I have a complete Chris Alston front suspension for my 1970 Chevelle. I’ve got it all installed but need to know how you adjust it to properly align everything for drag […]