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Even more than proper air/fuel ratio, ignition timing is THE critical element in any internal combustion engine, particularly when you add boost to the equation. Because of the changing loads […]

What happens when enthusiasts looking for greater performance either can’t afford the things that make big power changes, like heads, cam, intake and boost, or have already exhausted use of […]

Delco made some of the industry’s best distributors back in the day. They are well thought out durable ignition systems. The automotive aftermarket has copped some elements from these classic […]

When it comes to automotive light bulbs, most of us think about headlights and turn signals. But there are way more bulbs in the average car than you may even […]

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 […]

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 […]

We’ve all been there at one time or another—tightening a fastener to specifications, only the specified torque is never reached. That unsettling feeling of a stripped thread. For most of […]

After installing a suspension lift, bigger wheels and tires, and some vital trail armor, the Summit Racing Project S71 Chevy Silverado is well on its way to becoming a serious […]

A few years ago, I had a drag car that needed a place to mount a set of battery charger terminals (lugs). Because of where I wanted to mount the […]

It should come as no surprise that Torque Angle is the measurement of choice for some engine components (the main example being connecting rods). When tightening fasteners by way of […]