Intro to Optimizing Pushrod Length with Checking Tools
In most cases, the pushrods in your engine drop into a guide plate of some sort in the cylinder head, with the lower end fitting directly into the cup of […]
Check Out This Short History on the Oldsmobile Cutlass
Before 1960, any pirate, buccaneer, or marauder worth their sea salt would tell you that a cutlass is a short, curved sword that’s particularly well suited to close-quarters naval combat. […]
The Low VOC Lowdown: The DIYer’s Guide to Low VOC Automotive Paint
What’s the latest trend in automotive paint? Green. Not the color green, necessarily. We’re talking “green” as in environmentally friendly automotive paints. These are paints that meet environmental regulations for […]
Albalooshi, Gray, Edwards & Smith Win at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
In a thrilling side-by-side final round duel, NHRA Funny Car driver Johnny Gray picked up his fourth win of 2013 on Sunday with a victory against Ron Capps at the […]
SEMA Vehicle Feature: A Slammed 1969 Chevy C10 with a Turbocharged 5.3L LS & 6-Speed Manual
Who says you can’t have it all? For Jeremy Rice and his shop Tre5 Customs, this wicked 1969 Chevy C10 brings plenty to the table. To begin with, it’s got […]
Valve Spring Compressor Tech: Choosing the Right One for Your Valvetrain
If you work on engines a lot, you’ve probably removed a valve spring or two in your time. The process isn’t difficult when you use the right valve spring compressor. […]
Vee-Vee…Ford’s Innovative “Variable Venturi” Carburetor
When I think back to the 1970s, I think of the controversial inventions Detroit came up with in its quest for fuel economy along with the challenge of meeting tougher […]
Tips and Tricks for Repairing and Modifying an OEM Automotive Wiring Harness
Story Overview There are two basic approaches to deal with a failing OEM wiring harness assembly: Fix it or replace it. You might be able to salvage some of the […]
A Look Back at the History of the Corvette C4 (1984-96) Generation
On June 30th, 1953 the first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line. And after building its performance pedigree in the 1960s, the long-running C3 Corvette endured the gas shortages, […]
Over 700 Rare Vehicles from Ron Hackenberger Collection to Sell at Auction July 15-16
NORWALK, OH. — Hundreds of rare vehicles—most of them orphan cars—collected over the past few decades by Ron Hackenberger with the original intent of displaying them in a museum will […]