Big with Boost! A Blown Big Block Chevy Build
Let’s do some quick, easy math, where your basic 1 + 1 = 2. We all know that big motors make more power than smaller motors, right? We also know […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Understanding the Relationship Between TDC, Cam Position & Harmonic Balancer Timing Marks on a SBC
I installed my new camshaft and also bought a new harmonic balancer for my 355ci small block Chevy. I installed the front cover and then bolted on my harmonic balancer […]
Tips for Selecting an Accessory Drive System That’ll Work (& Fit) Perfectly in Your LS Swap Project
Depending on engine bay size, you may find yourself limited in accessory drive space when doing an LS engine swap. GM used three basic serpentine systems on the LS engines, […]
Tips and Tricks for Routing a Wiring Harness
Wiring a vehicle can be pretty intimidating. Just getting the wires where they need to go can cause a serious case of agita. The harness manufacturer will bundle the wires […]
Valvetrain Vigilantes? Camshaft vs. Roller Rockers Test
How much power are roller rockers worth? How do rockers compare to a cam swap? Can I get the same power gains with rockers and not have to tear apart […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Aren’t All SBC Cylinder Heads Interchangeable? What Are the Differences?
I’m a little confused about cylinder heads for a small block Chevy. I thought all the heads interchanged. My buddy tells me that certain late model heads don’t use the […]
540 Cubes of Fun: Finishing and Dyno Testing a 712 Horsepower Big Block Chevy
Well, our (really) big block Chevy is done and had its maiden voyage on the dyno. We already gave away the ending by telling you how much horsepower the 540 […]
Blow-Through Carbs: Do They Work?
Let’s face it, some tests are just cooler and more fun than others! Just what constitutes a cool engine build, you ask? Well, you start with a pinch of Stroker […]
Car Detailing 101: Cleaning Your Engine Bay is Easy (When You Use the Right Products)
Since we’re much better at getting cars dirty than cleaning them, we’ve reached out to our favorite car detailing guru Jason Yard with Malco Automotive Products to get some expert […]
The PSI Principle: Get More with Less
Why on earth would you want to run less boost, I mean doesn’t more boost equal more power? Well…yes and no. It is actually possible to make more power with […]