All About LS Engine Swap Oil Pans and Motor Mounts for Early Chevelles
While the idea of swapping LS engines into older muscle cars is certainly not new, things can become a bit fuzzy when it comes to the specifics. For example, the […]
Using Extra Clearance Main and Rod Bearings Set the Correct Oil Clearances
The traditional bearing clearance standard for street and most performance V8 engines has been 0.001-inch of clearance for every one inch of crank journal diameter. Let’s take a 350 cubic […]
Can a Car or Truck Run Without a Catalytic Converter?
Starting in 1975, federal law mandates the use of a catalytic converter in all road-legal passenger cars sold in the United States. Since then, the requirements regarding the use of […]
Rehinging: Installing Eddie Motorsports Billet Hood Hinges
The factory hood hinges on your classic American car or pickup were designed to do a simple task—hold up your hood when you’re working on the engine. After years of […]
5 Air Intake Kit Installation Tips
For many folks, an air intake kit is often the first performance upgrade they’ll do to their car or truck. That’s because, not only do they have a noticeable effect […]
Understanding the Difference Between DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5 & DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid
An effective braking system is a crucial part of any vehicle, especially in high-performance driving and towing. High speeds and heavy vehicles produce excessive heat when slowing down, and your […]
Taming the Beast: Ten Ways to Calm a Wild Engine Combination
It’s easy to find or build big horsepower these days. It’s also easy for even seasoned car folks to get into trouble by building a too-radical combination. Admittedly, I’m one […]
Restoring Classic Fox Mustang Seats with TMI Products Upholstery
1979-93 Fox Body Mustang values have skyrocketed because they are terrific to own and drive. Cars that no one would have bothered restoring a few years ago are now worth […]
How to Choose the Best Project Car
One of our favorite pastimes around here is scanning through classified ads looking at potential project cars. We’ll gleefully sped hours drooling over roller El Caminos, rusty Rangers, totaled Porsches, […]
Tire Pressure Basics for Sportsman DOT Drag Radial Tire Racing
Years back, I penned an article titled Pro Tips for Tire Pressure that talked about setting drag race tire pressures and dealing with changing conditions. It offered a lot of […]