Hidden Asset Part 2: Installing a Holley HydraMat in a 1969 Nova’s Gas Tank
In Part 1 of Hidden Assets, we covered the design and installation basics of Holley’s HydraMat fuel pickup system. Now I’ll show you how I installed one in the gas […]
On-Time Delivery: Turbocharged & Supercharged Ignition Timing Test
Even more than proper air/fuel ratio, ignition timing is THE critical element in any internal combustion engine, particularly when you add boost to the equation. Because of the changing loads […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Curing an Edelbrock AVS2 Carburetor with a Non-Stop Flooding Issue
I recently purchased a T-bucket that has an Edelbrock AVS2 series carburetor. Last weekend I went out to start doing some work on it for the spring season. When I […]
Detailing Plan: How to Correct Your Car’s Paint & Keep it Looking Factory-Fresh in 5 Steps
We asked Steve Swisher, one of Summit Racing’s resident car detailing experts, to walk-through his vehicle paint correction and care routine—and outline some of the products he uses to keep […]
Upgrade Your Classic’s Electrical System with an American Autowire Classic Update Wiring Harness
When our classic cars and trucks were rolling off assembly lines back in the day, all we needed was a basic electrical system to power an AM radio, lights and […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What Causes a Pushrod to Punch Through a Stamped Steel Rocker Cup?
We started our race engine after it sat all winter and the engine started running rough. We discovered a pushrod hat had punched right up through the pushrod cup. I’ve […]
A Look at Die Grinders—and Why You Need One
Die grinders are the perfect tool for many jobs such as porting and polishing, cutting, and of course, grinding. Die grinders were first used to finish and match profiles of […]
Tilting at Steering Wheels: Installing an ididit Retrofit Tilt Steering Column in a Classic Mustang
Much of the aftermarket industry has been born in garages, barns, and car trunks by enthusiasts searching for solutions. Count the steering column folks at ididit among them. They introduced […]
Infographic: How to Measure for Engine V-Belt Length to Ensure You Get the Right Size
Before serpentine belts and their fancy belt tensioning arms showed up, the humble engine V-belt ruled the roost. And though V-belts have proven reliable for decades, there is one big […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips on Reducing Compression to Avoid Detonation in a 327 Street Motor
I need your thoughts please. I’m installing KB157-060 (0.60 over) pistons in a 327 I’m building for a friend. The pistons have a slight dome and I’m a bit concerned […]