When installing pistons, the first step is to wipe the cylinder bores with a clean, lint-free towel, and apply a small amount of conventional (non-synthetic) oil to the walls. It’s […]
Can you give me a short explanation of what inches of mercury is and how it is measures manifold vacuum? I just don’t understand it. Thanks! J.J. This can sometimes […]
There was a time almost six decades ago when screaming, carbureted small-block Chevy engines with big carburetors and 11:1 compression rolled off the assembly line and roamed the earth as […]
Coolant leaks. An overheated engine. Slow warmup. These are three conditions that indicate, or likely indicate, a problem with your cooling system. We’ve put together this quick guide to help […]
We get a lot of questions about brake system installation, troubleshooting, setup, and service around here. …So many in fact, that we can’t answer them all. To help remedy that, […]
Detonation is a great thing if you’re taking in a fireworks show or maybe watching MacGyver. Inside your engine? Not so much. In fact, it’s probably best if you avoid detonation at […]
OK, so maybe Dodge picked the name Aspen because of the town in Colorado and not the species of deciduous trees, but being inspired by Arbor Day, we wanted to […]
Working around automotive electronics tends to make a lot of gearheads really nervous. But the truth is, if you start with the basics, you will probably find that vehicle electrical […]
At long last, Ford has finally unveiled its new Shelby GT350. Billed as an “all day track car that’s also street-legal,” the new Shelby GT350 features a naturally aspirated 5.2L […]
Sometimes you’ll find a spot on your project where you need a nut to secure a fastener, but there’s no way to reach the back side of it for access. […]