Mailbag: An Easy Way to Make 500HP in an LS1-Powered 2002 Camaro Z28
Q: I want to get 450-500 horsepower out of my 2002 Chevy Camaro Z28. My car already has an 80mm BBK throttle body, a Granatelli mass airflow sensor, an SLP […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Best Performance Upgrades for a 283 Chevy Small Block Engine
Here’s a question you probably haven’t got before in your Ask Away! segments. I have a 0.060-over 283 that is now at 292 cubic inches. I just finished the short […]
Mailbag: Finding Low-End Power in a Sluggish 350-Powered 1981 Firebird
Q: I have a 1981 Pontiac Firebird with a Chevy 350 in serious need of some more low-end power! It has a Holley Dominator manifold and a 750 cfm car, […]
Comparing Camshafts (Part 2): Consider Individual Timing Events When Choosing a Cam
Editor’s Note: This is the second half of an article on how to interpret cam specs to select the right cam for your engine and vehicle needs. You can read the […]
Comparing Camshafts: A History of Camshaft Specs and Choosing the Right Cam
Have you ever wondered why one camshaft makes more power than the other? Would you like to compare the behaviors of multiple cams without ever doing a cam swap? Written […]
Mailbag: Curing Unwanted Vibration in a 5.0L-Powered F-100 Pickup
Q: I have a vintage Ford F-100 pickup with a transplanted 5.0L from a 1991 Mustang and the following mods: Ford Performance cam (220° duration/.498″ lift), Airflow Research CNC-ported 185 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How Much Horsepower Does My Car Need for 12-Second ETs
I would like your opinion on my ‘61 Comet 2-door wagon. It’s a car that will be used for local cruise nights and Friday night street-legal drags. My question […]
Camshaft Degreeing Explained: Tools & Techniques for Degreeing a Cam
When a camshaft is “degreed” it means the camshaft position in the engine has been synchronized with the crankshaft position. Degreeing the cam is the only positive means to determine […]
Mailbag: How to Fix an Oil-Burning 350 SBC in an Old GMC 1500 4×4 Pickup
Q: The culprit is a 1989 GMC 1500 4×4 with a 350, automatic with overdrive, a 3.42 axle, and over 150,000 miles. It has recently developed a powerful thirst for […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Cylinder Wall Glazing – What it is and How to Get Rid of It
This may sound like a simple question, but what is cylinder wall glazing and how is it created? I hear about it all the time when people talk about piston […]