I just bought my first car, a ’64 Chevelle with a 283 small-block and a Powerglide trans. The engine runs well, but I’m concerned that when I put the engine in gear at idle, the red “Charge” light comes on. What’s the best way to cure this problem? My friend says I should install a
Detonation is a great thing if you’re taking in a fireworks show or maybe watching MacGyver. Inside your engine? Not so much. In fact, it’s probably best if you avoid detonation at all costs where your engine is concerned. Detonation occurs when excessive heat and pressure in the combustion chamber causes the air/fuel mixture to ignite on
If you happened to catch the introduction of the Saving Silverado project, then you know that there are as many things wrong with it as there are right. One of the trouble spots with this newly acquired crew cab pickup is the braking system, which shows off its warped front rotors and squeaky pads at
I recently went with my buddy to chassis dyno test his LS-powered Nova and toward the end of the first test the car spit the driveshaft out and it went spinning across the floor of the shop! What causes this to happen? I’ve heard this happening much more often on the chassis dyno than on
In our Intercooler Guide (Part 1) post, we covered the differences in air-to-air and liquid-to-air intercoolers and provided some general advice from Mishimoto about which might be right for you. Once you’re done making that choice, you’ve still got some important decisions to make. In Part 2 of our guide, we’ll show you how construction
[portfolio_slideshow id=46165] When Chevrolet announced they were bringing the Camaro back and that it was going to be a retro design, many Camaro enthusiasts probably thought: “I really hope they don’t screw it up!” Let’s face it, with a car as iconic as any of the first-Gen Camaros, it had to be true to the original in
Steel or aluminum? H-beam or I-beam? And don’t even get us started on rod length and rod ratios! Yes, there are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right connecting rods for your engine. Proper rod selection is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions you can make when building an engine. Connecting rods not only affect
[portfolio_slideshow id=45747] Springs? What’s so important about coil springs? Quite a bit actually. Coil springs tend to be one of the most important and most misunderstood components on a modified street or race car. There can be a lot of issues with springs. For instance, springs tend settle with age. Equally important, far too many hot
Blown head gasket. Those three words can strike fear in car novices and seasoned gearheads alike. A blown head gasket can mean costly repairs if you farm out your mechanical work. It can mean a lot of time and elbow grease if you do your own wrenching. Blown head gaskets can be the result of
If you own a 1979-93 Mustang or Mustang GT, you understand the limitations of the Fox-body Mustang’s four-lug hubs. Four-lug underpinnings limit your choice of aftermarket wheels and certainly tire size. We’re doing a four- to five-lug conversion on a 1986 Mustang GT convertible at Modern Driveline just outside of Boise, ID, and we’re going to show
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