Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Gearing, Engine & EFI Advice for a 350 SBC in a Pro Street Opel GT
My project is a 1973 Opel GT Pro Street car. The engine is a SBC 350 with 4 bolt mains and the heads will be replaced with older 2.02/1.60 style […]
Easy Roller: A Budget Small Block Chevy 355 V8 Hydraulic Roller Cam Conversion
It is the way of the world today. Technology improves the breed. Flat tappet cams had their day but if performance is your goal, one step that can really complement […]
Engine Oil Coolers—The How & The Why
When it comes to engine oil, maintaining the right temperature range is key to longevity and minimizing internal wear. That’s because engine oil relies on its viscosity—the thickness of the […]
Mailbag: Parts Recipe for Turning a ’94 Camaro Z28 Into a 12-Sec Car
Q: I want my 1994 Camaro Z28 to run 12-12.50 quarter miles. Can you put together a parts list that will get me in the ballpark? Thanks for the help! […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What Those Nitrous Bottle Codes Mean & Why They Matter
What does this code on my nitrous bottle signify? — M.A. Jeff Smith: The stamp on your bottle represents the date it was certified—in your case December 2017. Each nitrous […]
Crazy Cam Power! An LS Cam Swap Test
How much is an LS cam swap worth? As always, the answer is…it depends. While it is not uncommon for cams swaps to be worth 40, 50, or even 60 […]
Just How Many Cars Were Named “Daytona” Anyway?
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Juliet, from William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” Act II, Scene II For fictional tragic characters and classic car buffs […]
Heat Wave: Using Summit Racing’s 20 Volt Cordless Heat Gun
Not that long ago, a heat gun was a nice-to-have tool, something you’d use to melt some shrink sleeves or remove old decals. Many older guns were either “on” or […]
The Simple (Wiring) Life: Tips for Right-Sizing a Wiring Harness
Simple works, especially when it comes to wiring harnesses. A long time ago, I took a hard look at the stock wiring harness assemblies in one of my project cars. […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Are There Power Gains with Switching to an Electric Water Pump on a 6.0L LS?
How much horsepower would I gain by converting my 6.0L LS engine over to an electric water pump? It seems to me that the water pump is the biggest demand […]