Monte Makeover (Part 3): A Blown Up Small Block Inspires an LS Swap
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 […]
Engine Inspection: What to Look for in a New-To-You Engine
With today’s digital marketplace, it’s pretty easy to find a new engine for your ride. You’ll find listings for engines advertised as brand-new, lightly used, or our favorite tag, freshly […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Things to Look for When Inspecting an Old Car
I live on the West Coast and just bought a 1963 Riviera from a local guy here in Southern California. The car is in really good shape and shows only […]
Seal Up Your Jeep CJ’s Windshield Frame for Good with This OE-Spec Cowl Weather Stripping—Here’s How
The rubber gasket between the body and fold-down windshield on Jeep CJs and early YJ/TJ Wranglers is notorious for making a poor seal. In fact, many Jeepers never lower their […]
Understanding the Different Types of Shock Absorbers—Plus the 7 Signs of Worn or Blown Shocks
If you read our earlier story on how to diagnose front suspension problems, you learned about some common suspension issues and, more importantly, how to fix them and what parts […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Diagnosing a Chevy 454 That’s Getting Water in its Oil
I have a 454 big block Chevy that I purchased from a guy online. It looked good, we pulled the valve covers and it had a hydraulic roller cam and […]
How to Assemble Weatherproof Deutsch DT Connectors
There are all sorts of different electrical and electronic connectors available in today’s marketplace. They’re all used for the same thing: Providing cable (or harness) to cable (harness) connections. Some […]
Riley’s Road Show: Tales from the Great Race
Editor’s Note: Riley Schlick-Trask has built a dedicated following on her Riley’s Rebuilds YouTube channel, but she’s always thinking of new ways to reach younger or aspiring automotive enthusiasts. That’s […]
From Crashing, to Donating a Kidney, to Running 5s at 273 mph, Kelly Kundratic is Following Her Own Path To Success
Most successful people share one common trait—they are driven to accomplish great things. Drag racer Kelly Kundratic fits that bill. The Pennsylvania native was exposed to racing at a young […]
Shift into Overdrive, Part 1: Understanding Ford’s 4R70W Automatic Transmission
Ford’s 4R70W automatic transmission traces its lineage back to the AOD (Automatic Overdrive) four-speed automatic introduced in 1980. Designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce engine wear, the original AOD […]