Tech Articles

A little while ago, we quickly alluded to the difference between mechanical and electrical coolant temperature gauges in a post about troubleshooting a radiator. But this topic deserves a little […]

The cost of even mild high performance engines is escalating—along with everything else in this post-Covid world. Even the traditional small block Chevy crate engines are no longer as kind […]

Whenever you build or rebuild an engine, there’s always a wee bit of anxiety before you fire it up for the first time. If everything goes according to plan—all of […]

Moving into a new shop (garage/workspace/cave) can prove to be mix of exhilaration and drudgery. On one hand, you’ll experience this brand new or new-to-you blank open space canvas—something fresh […]

Cylinder head gaskets have certainly evolved over the years. We’ve gone from steel to composite to graphite and finally back to steel (at least something similar to steel) again. And […]

For years, the engine temperature in our Jeep CJ-5 had a pesky tendency to climb whenever we stopped for a few moments. Once we got moving again though, temps went […]

Everyone loves easy power plays, especially the ones that offer noticeable returns for little effort and investment. The right tricks can even make more power to wheels without actually the […]

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 […]