Mailbag: Using Rail vs. Non-Rail Rockers on Early Small Fords
Q: I have a question about a 289 V8. I have rebuilt the engine and replaced the stock heads with a set of 1968 302 heads rebuilt by a local […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Facts and Myths About Coolants and Coolant Additives
Now that the temperature is heating up and my engine seems to be running hotter, I’m reading all kinds of stuff on the internet about different coolants. I’ve also seen […]
Mailbag: Choosing a Cam, Gear & Converter for Optimal Cruising Power
Q: The 350 Chevy in my Pontiac LeMans needs a new bumpstick, and I’m looking at COMP Cams Extreme Energy XE274-10 camshaft (part #CCA-CL12-246-3). I plan on running a TH-350 transmission […]
Mailbag: The Frugal Gearhead’s Guide to Determining a Car’s Weight
Q: I am converting my rear suspension to a coil-over system, and I see spring options vary by the weight of the car. What is the most cost-effective way to determine […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: A Step-by-Step Guide to Curing Engine Stumble
I’ve got a Chevy small block 350 with a mild cam (I don’t know what the specs are – I bought the engine used), an Edelbrock Performer intake, Holley 750 […]
Mailbag: Camshaft Powerband and How it Should Relate to Other Components
Q: I have a 1984 Cutlass with a Chevy 350, flat top pistons, stock cylinder heads, .448-inch lift cam (350 horsepower grind), Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with a Performer 600 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Truth Behind Torque-to-Yield Fasteners and Torque Angle Fastening
What’s the difference between a torque-to-yield bolt and a torque-angle bolt? I see these bolts used with newer engines. Are they the same thing? I’ve also heard that you’re not […]
Mailbag: Ford Cleveland 2V vs. 4V Cylinder Heads
Q: I’ve found that many of the best intake choices for the Ford 351C are for the engine with 4V cylinder heads. What is the biggest difference between the 2V and 4V […]
Mailbag: Why Has My Cam Swap Caused Oil Pressure Loss?
Q: I have a 350 Chevy engine that’s basically stock but is bored .030-inch over, has flat top pistons, and an Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 cfm carburetor. I just put in […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tuning Tips for Edelbrock 2×4 Carb Setup on a Small-Block Chevy
I have an Edelbrock 2×4 setup using the 500 cfm Endurashine carburetors for my 383ci small-block Chevy that I’m putting in a ’53 Chevy hot rod pickup. In a month […]