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Few things befuddle us more than automotive electricity. On the surface, it appears to be black magic that does the work for us. If you study the humble light bulb, […]

I want to build the cheapest, least expensive small-block 350 Chevy that can make around 400 to 450 horsepower. How would I do that? I have a 350 Chevy truck […]

On June 30th, 1953 the first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line. And after some early growing pains, the Corvette was well on its way to becoming an American […]

I have a ’90 Chevy pickup that is rarely driven but has been stored in my heated garage for several years. I have a new project that will force this […]

Why can’t I just add a bottle of zinc additive to my oil and then just use regular off-the-shelf oil? Won’t that work just as well as those more expensive […]

Save for the occasional holiday parade, it’s not uncommon for gearheads in the northern parts of the planet to store their vintage vehicles for the winter. For a lot of […]

Whether you’re prepping for a summer driving season filled with road trips, or doing smart preventative maintenance before the weather turns cold, make sure that coolant hose inspection is part […]

Recently, we ran a story on 24 Overlooked Engine Building Tips. And before that, we put together a list of 12 Things to Make Your Vehicle Easier to Work On. […]

In some vehicles, pulling and replacing spark plugs is a nightmare: Impossible to reach plugs. Headers, shock towers, and air conditioning parts in the way.  Factor in the multiple opportunities […]

At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are a lot of fasteners in an engine. But think again! Looking at it from the carb studs down to the oil […]