Mailbag: Choosing Between Even and Split-Duration Camshafts
Q: I’m building a 440 for a Ramcharger. The engine will have to pull about 9,000 pounds GCW so I want a lot of low to midrange power. The engine is […]
Mailbag: Finding Possible Causes (and Cures) for Engine Bog
Q: I have a 1970s-era Chevy El Camino with a 350 engine, a TH-350 transmission, and a 10-bolt rear axle with 2.73 gears. All of the parts inside the engine, transmission, […]
Mailbag: Tips for Choosing and Installing Header Fasteners
Q: I am installing a new set of headers, and I’m trying decide on which hardware to use. Would you typically recommend header bolts, or should I step up to a […]
Mailbag: Mating and Sealing Tips for Milled Cylinder Heads
Q: I have a Chevy 350 small block. The heads have been milled .020-inch; the block and Weiand Stealth intake were not cut. Will I need a thicker intake gasket to […]
Mailbag: The Cure for Loose Roller Rocker Arm Nuts
Q: I’ve installed a set of steel roller-tip rocker arms on my Ford 302 engine. The cylinder heads are also equipped with aftermarket rocker arm studs and pushrod guideplates. Unfortunately, the […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting a Sticky Clutch Pedal
Q: My 1969 Roadrunner has a new diaphragm-style clutch. While shifting at high rpm, the clutch pedal sticks to the floor. When the engine speed decreases, the pedal comes back up. Can […]
Mailbag: Swapping a TH-350 Transmission for a TH-700-R4
Q: I have a 1941 Ford sedan with a small block Chevy. I would like to replace the TH-350 transmission with a TH-700-R4. How much difference is there in the physical […]
Mailbag: Upgrading a Fuel System to Match Performance Modifications
Q: I just finished rebuilding the 5.0L engine for my Fox Body Mustang. I made the following modifications: I am reusing the stock 19 pound/hour fuel injectors and electric fuel pump. […]
Mailbag: Budget Tips for Lowering 60-Foot Times (and ETs, Too)!
Q: I need some help getting my Camaro in the 12s at the track. The car has a 350 small block (bored .010-inch over) with 10:1 compression, .488/.510-inch lift hydraulic cam, […]
Mailbag: Quick Guide to Electrical System Grounding
Q: Electrical is not my strong suit, but the time has come for me to complete the wiring on my latest project. Electrical systems can be extremely complex, but are there any […]