Comparing Camshafts: A History of Camshaft Specs and Choosing the Right Cam
Have you ever wondered why one camshaft makes more power than the other? Would you like to compare the behaviors of multiple cams without ever doing a cam swap? Written […]
Don’t Risk Stripping Those Tiny Screws—Use a Precision Screwdriver Instead
Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Precision […]
Gearhead Gift Guide (Part 3): Gift Ideas for the Chevy Fanatic
If you’re like us, you do some of your best work under pressure. Whether its thrashing in the pits between rounds or navigating a particularly challenging trail (or writing an article that’s […]
Twisted Wedge Modular Makeover! Building a 500+ HP 5.3L Ford Mod Motor from Scratch
Ford’s venerable Modular engines have been a Ford mainstay for three decades. The 4.6L “Mod’ Motor” SOHC V8 first appeared in the 1991 Lincoln Town Car and quickly made its […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Vacuum Advance and How it Relates to Part-Throttle Timing
Our tech column seems to be gathering quite a following of guys who want to know more about their cars and engines. One reader posted a comment (below) in response […]
It’s a Ford Thing: Check Out This GPW Restored by a Military Veteran (& Learn About the Jeep’s Blue Oval Influence)
While most every gearhead knows about the iconic military Jeep that helped carry the Allies to victory during World War II, they may not be entirely familiar with its origin […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What Causes a Pushrod to Punch Through a Stamped Steel Rocker Cup?
We started our race engine after it sat all winter and the engine started running rough. We discovered a pushrod hat had punched right up through the pushrod cup. I’ve […]
Triple Trouble: Check Out the Leisinger Family’s Autocross-Winning 1964 Corvettes & 1970 Camaro
The Leisingers are back. You may remember Karen and Dave Leisinger from an earlier feature story on their 1970 Chevy Camaro autocross car, the “Crusher.” Well, their sons Josh and Jared […]
The 10 Things We Learn from Gearhead Dads
Today is the day we officially celebrate dads. But if you’re fortunate enough to have had a gearhead dad, you likely celebrate your father every day by sharing his passion for cars, […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Understanding Vacuum Advance and Why You Need It
I’ve always thought that vacuum advance was something just for stock engines and something you didn’t use with a performance engine. In fact, I’ve heard guys say they’ve locked out […]