Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Matching Up Vacuum & Mechanical Advance
I have a 1990 C1500 with a 1984 454 carb and an HEI distributor. I can’t seem to get it tuned right. I installed a Moroso timing curve kit with […]
Operation Appreciation 2017 (Day 2): Andrew Hines Speaks of Unique Experiences During Visit to Yokota AB
YOKOTA AB, Japan – The second day of the annual Summit Racing Equipment-sponsored, Armed Forces Entertainment-organized Operation Appreciation took six Motorsports champs to Yokota Air Force Base, where they were […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Choosing an Optimal Camshaft and Ignition Timing for Double Hump Heads
This is directed to Jeff Smith – great article on ignition timing. I have a few questions. My problem is I can’t seem to get the timing right with either the initial or […]
What is EMI & RFI? And How Can You Stop Electric & Ignition Interference?
A little while ago, we ran a story that mentioned how some spark plugs use a built-in resistor to help suppress electrical interference, so that vehicle electronic components (like radios […]
7 Common Paint Mistakes—and How to Avoid (or Fix) Them!
Orange peel, wrinkling, paint curtains—these are all conditions that can ruin an automotive paint job. The good news is they’re all avoidable and fixable. In conjunction with the experts at […]
Podcast: Talking Life Lessons & Land Speed Racing with Liz Leggett
We’re big fans of anything with an engine in it—and so is our pal Liz Leggett. Over the course of her career, she’s turned wrenches on everything from vintage steam […]
In 1973, GM Hid an Easter Egg in the Chevy Nova, Olds Omega, Pontiac Ventura & Buick Apollo X-Body Quartet
Look, despite our best efforts, we don’t know every tiny tidbit of automobile trivia around here… …So we were today years old when we discovered that GM’s naming convention for […]
Installing a Vintage Air Climate Control System in a Classic Muscle Car
In the new age of Restomod, there are more and more ways to improve the driving experience in a classic muscle car. Going Restomod means driving your vintage muscle and […]
How to Choose the Right Luggage, Saddlebags, Top Box, or Side Cases for Your Motorcycle
Side cases, saddlebags, panniers—whatever you choose, a good set of motorcycle luggage can add a ton of versatility to your two-wheel adventures. But depending on your specific bike, where you’re […]
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 […]