I want to build a mild, 350ci small-block Chevy for a ’77 Chevy pickup I’ll use as a daily driver. The trans will be a TH-350 with a stock torque converter and whatever the stock gears are in the rear end. I will probably put headers on it, so except for a small Holley four-barrel
In our Head Start series, we’re giving you the dos and don’ts of choosing aftermarket cylinder heads. Part One covered the don’ts — the most common mistakes people make when cylinder head shopping. Now we’re taking what we’ve learned from those mistakes and assembling some basic tips and guidelines to help you choose your cylinder heads wisely. Again, factors that play a
Another trip to the Steel City. Another great World of Wheels show. Hotrodders, and lovers of all things with engines and wheels, got together in Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend to celebrate their hobby. The Summit Racing Show Car Series is in full swing, and photographer Dale Minnix was on the scene in Pittsburgh to
Yes, the Dukes of Hazzard General Lee is highly recognizable. But can you identify a Dodge Charger that isn’t a 1969? Or one that isn’t bright orange with a Confederate flag on top? Fact is, Dodge made some pretty sweet Chargers before and after the General Lee jumped its first washed-out bridge. If you’re a Mopar fan, you’re probably accomplished at
It’s back. DeLorean Motor Company plans to build 300 brand-new DeLoreans and begin selling them in early 2017, the Humble, TX-based automaker told several media outlets. The car made famous in the 1980s, courtesy of its starring role in the Back to the Future movie trilogy, can be had as a refurbished model for about
If you’ve decided to go with a crate engine instead of the original engine or a used engine on your vehicle build, there are several choices you’ll need to make. You will first need to choose which style of crate engine you want. Your choices are: Short blocks, Long blocks, and Fully dressed engines. Watch the
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 set of header studs? Are there advantages to using one type of fastener over the other? What other tips do you have for choosing header
Most people who spend a lot of time working with their hands are accustomed to wearing work gloves and might already have a favorite brand. Maybe Mechanix Wear gloves are already your favorite. That would make sense because they’re a lot of people’s favorite. Mechanix Wear has built its reputation on maximizing user safety in a
[portfolio_slideshow id=50100] Oil analysis. If you’re an advanced DIYer, you’ve probably heard that term before. The proper nomenclature is actually “spectrographic oil analysis,” and it has been used for decades by oil companies, fleet operators, race engine builders, and others to measure the condition of engine oil. During this analysis, the user sends a sample of oil to
NHRA Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line expect big things every season. Why wouldn’t they? The Summit Racing/KB Racing teammates have six NHRA world championships and 115 national event victories between them, so they’ve become accustomed to success on the track. Expectations are high once again for the 2016 NHRA season, but a
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