Mailbag: Why Did Ford Change the Firing Order on the 5.0L 302 H.O. Engine?
Q: I’m building a Ford 302 engine, and I’m looking at camshafts. I’m curious—why did Ford change the firing order on the 5.0L (302) HO engine? A: This question gets […]
Video: What to Look for When Selecting a New Clutch for Your Vehicle
There’s much to consider when replacing or upgrading a clutch in your car or truck. Today’s video is going to clarify anything you might be confused about, and help you […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What’s the Best Rotor Tip and Terminal Spacing for my Ignition System?
I have a question about the optimum distributor rotor tip and terminal gap. Modern replacement parts for our classics are all over the place, either in terms of length, cap […]
How to Use Brake-Bleeding Tools to Save Time and Money
One of the most troublesome jobs in hot rodding or racing is brake (or hydraulic clutch) bleeding. Historically, the common method for bleeding brakes has been to have one person […]
Mailbag: Budget Performance 351W Upgrades for a Ford Mustang Mach 1
Q: I have a Mustang Mach 1 that I’ve owned for 25 years. It has a 351 Windsor engine and a four-speed transmission. I’d like to build it up a […]
Mailbag: Basic Upgrades for a 1980s-Era El Camino
Q: I have a Chevy El Camino with a Chevy 350, a single exhaust, and power steering and brakes. I’ve had it for 10 years and it has 138,000 miles […]
Mailbag: Header Adapters for a 350 Chevy-Equipped Second-Gen Camaro?
Q: My Camaro has a 350 small block Chevy engine, Turbo 400 transmission, and a 12-bolt rear end. I’ve purchased many parts over the years, including Dart Sportsman II cylinder […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How Camshafts Relate to Exhaust Smell
I have a ’68 383 Road Runner, I bought it as a non-running car and it had a considerable cam in it when I got it—I think it is the […]
How to Set-Up and Tune Holley’s Dominator EFI System (Part 2)
In part one of this two-part segment, we dug into Holley Performance Product’s top-of-the-heap Dominator EFI system. If you recall, we noted how sophisticated this system is and how user friendly […]
Mailbag: LT1 Corvette Intake Upgrade for a GM L83 LT Engine
Q: I have a Gen. Five, LT-series 5.3L L83 engine that’s going into my 1975 Chevy Monza. The factory intake manifold is too tall to clear the stock hood, so […]