Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Talking HP, Boost & Compression in an E85 427 c.i.d. Engine
I have a question. I am building a 427 cubic inch Dart motor with LS3 heads and a Kenne Bell 4.2L blower. I am looking for maximum horsepower out of this motor. What compression would you recommend? The blower is capable of 32 pounds of boost and it will run on E85. Thanks. – T.B. Wow,
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Every hot rodder and racer needs an engine stand. That’s no secret. There are a lot of choices out there, and prices range from under $100 up into four digits. Given the sheer number of engine stands out there, what should you look for? When it comes to engine stand construction, most are built from
You Voted on the Best Decade in Auto History—and the Winner Is…
Last week, we started counting down (or up?) the decades from 1950 through today, making a case why each subsequent 10-year span could be considered the Best Decade in Automotive History. And we wanted your thoughts. Did you see style as the most important factor? Did going fast mean more to you than a comfortable




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