Six Liters of Turbo LS Fury: Building a Turbocharged LQ4 for a GMC Dually Pickup
Square body GM trucks and LS engines is a combo that’s close to hot rod heaven. Some may say it’s been overdone at this point. However, being a part of […]
Little Red Corvette Part 2: Front Suspension Surprises with My 1971 C3
Welcome back to our Little Red Corvette series, an in-depth look at the problems encountered and the fixes made on my 1971 C3 Vette. In Part 1, I explained how […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What Causes Red-Hot Headers During Engine Break-In
I recently built a 355ci small block Chevy with a flat tappet camshaft. We started the engine and ran it for less than 10 minutes at around 2,000 RPM when […]
The Importance of Cylinder Wall Finish & How it Affects Engine Performance
This article comes to us from our pals over at Mahle Motorsport. For decades, the Mahle folks have supplied performance builders with precision pistons, rods, rings, and more—so when they […]
Expert Tips to Picking the Best Spark Plugs for Your High Performance Engine
No matter the potential of your cylinder heads, intake, blower, or nitrous kit, no gas-burning internal combustion engine can produce a single horsepower without spark plugs. The spark plug ignites […]
Valve Spring Compressor Tech: Choosing the Right One for Your Valvetrain
If you work on engines a lot, you’ve probably removed a valve spring or two in your time. The process isn’t difficult when you use the right valve spring compressor. […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Doing a Gen. 1 Small Block or LS Engine Swap for a 1967 Chevelle
I have a 1967 Chevelle that has a 307ci small block. I’ve been considering building a 355ci small block or swapping in a 6.0L LS engine. I know the LS […]
Engine Oil Coolers—The How & The Why
When it comes to engine oil, maintaining the right temperature range is key to longevity and minimizing internal wear. That’s because engine oil relies on its viscosity—the thickness of the […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Fixing Loose Rocker Arm Adjustment Nuts
I have a very basic small block Chevy 350 in my pickup. About three months ago, I noticed a ticking sound and pulled the left valve cover. One of the […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Drag Car That Pulls at Launch
I have a 1970 Pontiac Tempest that I recently bought from a bracket racer. It has a 540ci big-block Chevy with a TH400 and a bolt-in 9-inch rear axle that […]