Check Out This Short History on the Oldsmobile Cutlass
Before 1960, any pirate, buccaneer, or marauder worth their sea salt would tell you that a cutlass is a short, curved sword that’s particularly well suited to close-quarters naval combat. […]
Valve Spring Compressor Tech: Choosing the Right One for Your Valvetrain
If you work on engines a lot, you’ve probably removed a valve spring or two in your time. The process isn’t difficult when you use the right valve spring compressor. […]
What Makes a Car Classic?
A while back, we were strolling through rows of vintage cars and trucks at the Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals, when we fell upon a near-pristine 1983 Chevy Cavalier: Make no […]
Piston Ring Tech: A Closer Look at Summit Racing Pro GPX Gas Ported Piston Rings
Engine technology is all about evolution. In the dark ages of early internal combustion engines, cylinder blocks and even pistons were made from clunky cast iron and early metallurgy prevented […]
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 […]
Finding Balance (Part 2): Examining the Shortcomings of Typical Engine Balancing Techniques
In part one of Finding Balance, we looked at the basics of engine balancing, In this installment, we’ll dive a little deeper into the process of engine balancing and look […]