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When it comes to building an engine, most mechanics break a motor down into two basic parts: the bottom end and the top end. The two are most certainly related, […]

The air hammer (also known as an air chisel or pneumatic hammer) is well known as a tool of mass destruction. It does the job of a big ball peen […]

A while back, I received a nasty bonk on the head from the hatch of our station wagon as I pulled my son’s hockey gear out of the back—a not-so-subtle […]

I picked up a Weiand 144 small supercharger for my 355ci small block Chevy and now I’m wondering what carburetor to use? Obviously fuel economy isn’t one of my main […]

While it’s easy to love the idea of overlanding through a pristine landscape, off-roading is tough. And having the right overlanding, off-road, and car camping gear is vital. So we’ve […]

Drum brakes were standard equipment for decades. Even high-powered muscle cars were equipped with drum brakes on at least one axle. Many were equipped with drums on the front too. […]

I have a 1969 Chevelle 396 4-speed, 3.55:1 rear ratio, F41 Chevy suspension on air shocks. When I do a burnout I have bad wheel hop. I tried letting the […]

If you’ve ever been in the market for a new fuel pump, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about “brushed” and “brushless motors.” But hearing about them and knowing about them […]

Heavy-duty jobs like engine swaps, transmission repairs, crate engine installs, and other serious projects usually require some sort of hoist to ensure you don’t damage your vehicle—or yourself. That’s why many gearheads have a […]

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of our Campus Pit Stop series of articles highlighting automotive engineering work being done on campuses across America. The series covers some of the schools’ […]