Video: Auto Revolution Builds a Big 448 Small Block Ford
Supersizing applies to engines as well as French fries. Our friends at Auto Revolution prove the point with these videos showcasing the build and dyno results for an awesome 448-cubic-inch […]
Quick Tips for Checking Tire Pressure (Like, the Proper Way)
Whether you drive a custom hot rod or a late model family sedan, it’s nearly impossible to over-estimate the importance of having the correct air pressure in your tires. Proper […]
Super M.D.: Quick Guide to Diagnosing Roots Supercharger Issues
What screams “horsepower” more than a Roots-style supercharger poking out of a hood? Blowers produce big power gains, offer excellent throttle response with little or no lag, and newer models […]
Animated Infographic: Basic Engine Operation Explained Like Never Before!
Oxford Dictionary defines the word infographic as a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data. Folks like Jacob O’Neal have since redefined the concept of […]
The Lineman’s Splice: How to Make Reliable Electrical Connections in Your Vehicle’s Wiring Harness
Whether you’re installing a new stereo or simply replacing a crusty bulb socket, if you work around cars long enough, you’ll eventually have to splice some wires. And if you’ve […]
The First Holley Four-Barrel: The 4000/2140 Series “Teapot” Carburetor
Story Overview *** The Holley 4150 and 4160 series four-barrel carburetors came out in the 1950s. The 4150 was introduced on the 312 CID V8 in the 1957 Ford Thunderbird, […]
Ask Away! With Jeff Smith: What’s a Good Cam Choice for a Mild 283 Chevy?
I was just reading your article about the 283 small block Chevy. I have one in my 1966 Chevy C-10 pickup truck and I wanted to upgrade the stock camshaft. […]
Build a Killer Small Block Ford with a Ford Performance Parts BOSS Short Block Assembly
Back in the olden times, we built engines from used stuff. We searched for good used blocks and heads, dropped them off at the machine shop, and waited weeks or […]
Summit Racing Pro LS Rotating Assemblies Launch with 227 Combos
LS engines are great, but they’ve got a couple of weak points when people start boosting them. Pistons are the most common failure (we’re looking at you #7) and rods […]
Video: How to Install a Holley Sniper EFI System
Editor’s Note: Our friends at Summit Racing occasionally partner with Eric the Car Guy, supplying parts for projects he’s working on, including Eric’s long-standing #FairmontProject. Eric the Car Guy started […]