Garage Hacks for Engine Stands
If you work on cars and build engines, then you probably have an engine stand. If you’re like us, it might be one you inherited from a friend or bought […]
Drop the Hammer! Here’s Why You Need a Rubber Mallet in Your Toolbox
Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Advice on Putting a 4L60E Behind a Chevy Inline 6 Engine
I’m installing a 1995 4L60E into my 1965 Chevelle that has an inline Chevy 230ci six cylinder engine. I want the 4L60E for the overdrive and versatility. The car has […]
How to Fix Damaged Threads with a Thread Repair Tool
If you work on cars, trucks, motorcycles, or any other piece of machinery, you’ll no doubt experience that dreadful feeling when a wrench suddenly goes “soft” tightening a bolt. Immediately […]
How Camshaft Valve Overlap Affects Vacuum-Assisted Power Brakes (& How to Compensate to Fix It)
Aftermarket camshafts can add significant power to an engine when properly matched with other parts. But remember, the camshaft grind doesn’t just determine engine rpm operating range, it affects peak […]
Idle Time: Off-Season Inspection & Maintenance Tips for Vintage & Classic Cars
When the weather turns cold and icy, many hot rod and race car owners park their ride for winter storage. Some folks pull the vehicle into a designated slot in […]
Garage Recycling Hacks: 5 Ways to Repurpose Trash Into Usable Shop Tools (Plus a Bonus Tip!)
We’re all about making our wrenching lives easier with clever garage hacks—and if that saves us money in the process, then it’s a win-win too. That said, we put together […]
Advanced Engine Building Tools That Should Be In Every Engine Builder’s Toolbox (Part 2)
Engine building is pretty close to an art form. And like any other performance art, it can be learned through experience. Also like an artist, the best tools just make […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Are There Power Gains with Switching to an Electric Water Pump on a 6.0L LS?
How much horsepower would I gain by converting my 6.0L LS engine over to an electric water pump? It seems to me that the water pump is the biggest demand […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Calculating Compression Ratio on an Unknown Engine with Domed Pistons
My dad built this 383 small block Chevy probably 20 years ago. The heads are off the engine and it has domed pistons but I don’t know any details—like the […]