Ford 331 Build: Durability & Street Power (Part 2)
Last month, we introduced you to the 331ci “Street Stealth” built by MCE Engines. The late Marvin McAfee of MCE Engines in Los Angeles was the architect and builder for […]
Video: What is Gravity Brake Bleeding? And Does It Actually Work?
The phrase “gravity bleeding” sometimes comes up in various gearhead circles, particularly when folks are talking about installing a new master cylinder or full brake system. But it’s very important […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixes for a Poor-Shifting GM 700-R4 Automatic Transmission on a Carbureted 383 SBC
I’ve got a 700-R4 in my Chevy C10 pickup behind a typical 383ci small-block Chevy. The engine runs fine with a set of Edelbrock heads and Performer RPM intake and […]
A Stubby Ratchet is a Handy Way to Tighten Bolts & Fasteners in Small Spaces
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 about Stubby […]
Parts Bin: Hook Up the Hot Side of Your Turbo System with These Handy Tubing Fabrication Kits from Summit Racing
Thinking about building a custom turbocharger system for your engine? Well, in addition to offering its own wastegates, blowoff valves, and the turbos themselves, Summit Racing’s now making hot-side tubing […]
Mailbag: Selecting the Right Oil Pump for a Twin-Turbo Chevy LQ4
Q. I’m building a twin-turbo Chevy LQ4 engine and I’m not sure which oil pump to use. Melling’s Performance line has several to choose from. Can you give me some […]
How to Make Custom Brake and Fuel Lines with a Summit Racing Flaring Tool
Flaring the end of a line is an essential aspect of making custom brake and fuel lines to accept proper fittings. There are a few ways to make flares on […]
Should Centrifugal Clutch Pressure Play a Big Role When Selecting a Clutch for Your Street Car?
RAM Clutches recently posted an article on centrifugal clutch pressure on its blog, and the info was so good that we wanted to share a bit of it here. You […]
Avoid Damaging Your Parts & Tools—Use Purpose-Built Pry Bars Instead
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 about Pry […]
Video: How to Flip the Shifter Position on a Tremec TKO & Magnum Transmission
It’s tough to argue that the Tremec TKO and Magnum five- and six-speeds are really popular manual transmission retrofits for a wide range of classic muscle cars. But beyond their […]