Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Getting to 400+ Horsepower in an LS1-Equipped Fourth-Gen Camaro
I have a 2000 fourth-gen Camaro with an LS1 and a six-speed that I just bought. The car runs great—but now that I’ve had it for awhile, I’d like to […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: A Good Camshaft Suggestion for a Modified Chevy 383 Stroker LS6 Engine
I have a 5.7L LS6 engine out of a 2005 Caddy CTS-V that dropped an intake valve with just over 50K on the odometer. The damage was not too extensive (no […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting Alternator & Electrical Gremlins in a Vintage Oldsmobile
I have a weird problem that you might be able to help me with. I have a ’64 Olds F-85 that I upgraded to a later model internally-regulated alternator. This […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Steam Holes & Cylinder Heads for a Small Block Chevy 400
I’d like to build a Chevy 400 to drop in my short box pickup. The goal is a fun street truck, no track time, more likely to hit the highway […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Building a Fuel System That Can Handle Both Carbureted and EFI Setups
I’m building a street big block Chevy 496 that will make around 650 hp. I’m trying to decide whether to go with EFI or still run a carburetor. But before […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Are There Benefits of Staggered Rocker Arms?
Why do some engine builders stagger the rocker arms, 1.6 on the intake and 1.5 on the exhaust? Is there any benefit in doing that?G.L. This is a great question and […]
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Ask Away with Jeff Smith: How to Choose the Right Pushrod Length for Taller Lifters on a Big Block Chevy 454
I’ve got a 454 big-block Chevy that I’ve installed a hydraulic roller cam which also meant I had to also use taller hydraulic roller lifters. With it all bolted back […]
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Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Setting Up a Throttle Valve (TV) Cable on a GM 700-R4 Automatic Transmission
I’m considering a 700-R4 overdrive for my C-10 pickup project since I have a trans that I got for a really good price. I know that a lot of people […]
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Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Why Do Some Cars Only Spin the Right Rear Tire Under Hard Acceleration?
I’m new to the old car hobby (cars of any kind really) and I’m trying to learn all I can. One thing I’ve noticed is that some rear wheel drive […]
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Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Choosing a Torque Converter for an LS-Swapped Chevy S-10 with a 4L60E
I was wondering if you could help me. I have a ‘99 Chevy S10 with an LS1 engine that has a long crank and iron heads. We are trying to […]
