How to Upgrade from Drum to Disc Brakes on a Budget
Sometimes, how quickly you can slow down is just as important as how quickly you can speed up. As I was building up my Impala back in high school to […]
Hunting for a Drill Bit to Drill Through Hardened Steel
Many articles I’ve written about tools revolve around some more complicated, some might say exotic, items. Today, we’re going to deviate and talk about something that is seemingly simple—a specialty […]
Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 9): Rear End, Driveline and Punch List Punch-Out
A couple of updates ago, you saw me load up our junkyard Ford 8.8 that was removed from a semi-cooperative 2001 Ford Explorer. I originally kicked around the idea to […]
Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 2): Engine Teardown Time
In this update, we’re breaking this junkyard 5.3L V8 down to see what we’re working with and start the process of breathing new life into this trusty old workhorse. This […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: When Troubleshooting Fuel Systems, Keep it Simple
Jeff Smith: Instead of the usual question from a reader, I thought the following scenario that a friend and I recently suffered through might be of help to car guys working […]
Monte Makeover (Part 1): Transforming an ’86 Monte Carlo into an Autocross Killer Starts with a 56-Hour Suspension Overhaul
Editor’s Note: Perhaps the only things Travis Jones loves more than his 1986 Monte Carlo SS are autocross courses and a good challenge. That’s why Travis is on a mission […]
Comparing Camshafts (Part 2): Consider Individual Timing Events When Choosing a Cam
Editor’s Note: This is the second half of an article on how to interpret cam specs to select the right cam for your engine and vehicle needs. You can read the […]
Comparing Camshafts: A History of Camshaft Specs and Choosing the Right Cam
Have you ever wondered why one camshaft makes more power than the other? Would you like to compare the behaviors of multiple cams without ever doing a cam swap? Written […]
Piston Ring Parlance: A Glossary of Piston Ring Terms
Piston rings have a dictionary all to themselves, and it’s important to be familiar with the terms before you begin an engine build. The piston pros at Wiseco put together this […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Here’s Why More Engine Boost Doesn’t Always Mean More Power
I was watching a dyno test video the other day with a couple of cam swaps on a supercharged LS3. On the first test, a slightly bigger cam showed more […]