Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Finding & Fixing a Strong Gas Odor from a 1967 Chevy El Camino
I normally park my 1967 El Camino in my separate shop with all the other car parts and stuff but recently had the opportunity to park it in my attached […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Understanding Carburetor Power Valve Channel Restrictors
I’ve read your article on carb tuning about 5 times. I have a 650 cfm SS-AN annular discharge Quick Fuel carburetor with the changeable jets behind the power valve. Are […]
Compound Boost! Turbo/Supercharged 3800 V6 (Part 2)
Quick, what is the one thing every motor needs? The answer, as always, is BOOST! What if your motor already has boost, like the junkyard, supercharged 3800 Series-3 V6 we […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Upgrading Fuel Injectors for Better Performance in an LT1-Equipped Chevy Camaro
What would be the best injector for my 1995 Camaro? The idea is to get higher performance. Would I have to change fuel pump also? Thanks. P.B. It’s a common […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Using E85 or Octane Boosters in a High-Compression 283 SBC with a Cruising-Speed Stumble
I am an old school pepper tree mechanic, and not quite in tune with 12:1 compression ratio small block Chevys. I have a 1962 Rambler Classic with a 283 with 12:1 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Adjustments for an Edelbrock AVS2 Carburetor with a Slight Hesitation
I recently bought one of those new 750 cfm Edelbrock AVS2 carburetors for my 1969 Satellite with a 383 V8. It runs pretty good but it has a slight hesitation […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Improving Fuel Economy in a Quadrajet-Equipped 350 Chevy Camaro Z28
I have a 1980 Chevy Camaro Z28 that’s in really good shape with the stock 350 and the original Quadrajet carburetor. The car is all stock. Instead of making more […]
Forced Induction 101: What’s the Difference Between a Turbocharger & Supercharger
We talk about forced induction a lot around here, and that’s because it can be a great way to add some serious performance without a whole lot of hassle and […]
How a Cold Air Intake Bypass Valve Works to Prevent Engine Hydrolock
A cold air intake kit (CAI) is the gateway mod for many first-time gearheads. And it’s easy to see why—they’re relatively cheap, easy to install, and offer some serious bang-for-buck […]
Tire-Turning Torque: Low-Buck LS Blower Test!
What’s the biggest complaint about the little 4.8L LR4 LS Engine? Well, it’s the same complaint lodged about any small V8—namely the lack of torque production. Don’t get us wrong, […]