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 […]
Ford’s legacy of powerful big block V8s dates back to 1958 with the skirted Ford FE Series 332/352ci engines that ultimately grew to 427 cubic inches by 1963 and 428 […]
In the vast world of the automotive aftermarket, enthusiasts have explored the boundaries of vehicle modification. From the simplest bolt-on street cars to Top Fuel dragsters, we love the idea […]
One of our favorite pastimes around here is scanning through classified ads looking at potential project cars. We’ll gleefully sped hours drooling over roller El Caminos, rusty Rangers, totaled Porsches, […]
We love a good father and son bonding story around here—especially if it involves a race between a pair of awesome cars hatched over a glass of bourbon. And that’s […]
Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian must do nothing but build engines and write stories about them. We have visions of his shop, Birchwood Automotive, set deep in the woods with Mavrigian […]
The cost of even mild high performance engines is escalating—along with everything else in this post-Covid world. Even the traditional small block Chevy crate engines are no longer as kind […]
Building a fresh engine, plugging it in the car, and firing it up is a big undertaking (not inexpensive either). No secret to anyone out there we’re sure. When the […]
Sssshhhh, don’t tell the boss—we’re clocking out early to take an automotive-themed trip around the globe, and stopping at few of the more well-known automotive namesakes. Some hearken back to […]
Even more than proper air/fuel ratio, ignition timing is THE critical element in any internal combustion engine, particularly when you add boost to the equation. Because of the changing loads […]