A vacuum gauge is an invaluable resource for tracking down engine issues. The key is understanding what your gauge is trying to tell you. We’ve put together this quick-guide to […]
Adding an overdrive transmission to a classic car or vintage truck has a ton of upside—particularly if your ride eats up a ton of highway miles. That’s because an overdrive […]
Rust is the archenemy of any restoration project. Fortunately, the aftermarket has developed some very effective products for battling rust. In this post, we’ll inform you about of these rust-battling options and […]
Ford Motor Co. introduced their Windsor small block engine family in 1962, releasing the 289 and 302 into the automotive wilderness. As the public demand grew for more factory performance, […]
Chevrolet’s 307ci small block has long been viewed as a mild-mannered grocery getter. We used to call them “Belly Button Motors” because everyone had one—right? I recall new 1968-73 Chevelle […]
With your shop and tools organized — see the other articles in our Garage Goals series if it’s not — it’s time to look at some universal goals to get […]
What’s the best exhaust system for a 2015-present Ford Mustang S550? The term “best” is subjective. Best-selling? Best or top-reviewed? Or is it best bang-for-your-buck? In an effort to cover […]
Perhaps no DIY car repair is as dreaded as a head gasket replacement. Suffice it to say, it’s a job you want to do right, the first time—and hopefully never […]
Let’s get something straight right away. If someone is giving you one-size-fits-all carburetor jetting specs, it is best to use them as merely a baseline and not as gospel. Unless […]
I’ve got a direct-drive ski boat with a worn out 350 c.i.d. small-block Chevy. I’m thinking about building a new engine with modest goals. It’s a family boat, but I […]