Q: I have a 1976 Toyota FJ-40 with a 350 small block from a 1973 Camaro. The engine has been rebuilt and is stock internally. The heads have a fresh valve job, and the engine features a Holley 650 cfm carburetor on an Edelbrock Torker II intake. I am using the stock four-speed transmission and
I have a 302 Ford in my street rod and have been using the Mallory Unilite distributor for years. Lately it’s been acting up and I can’t buy parts for this system anymore. What would be a good replacement for my small block? K.S. Jeff Smith: The answer is a little bit like the question
Ever wonder whether you should apply wax or sealant first? Or whether using a spray wax provides any type of benefit after applying a Carnauba wax? The Chemical Guys have you covered. They created a popular auto-detailing flowchart that some of you have likely seen before. In today’s video, you’ll hear the importance of a
Water-based paints are no longer new; yet, many DIY automotive painters still shy away from it. That hasn’t stopped Auto Air Colors from going all-in on water-based paints. A top manufacturer of water-based automotive paints for over 25 years, the company has continued to lead the charge into the world of water-based coatings. Colors and
I have a ’72 Chevelle and I am planning for either a 700R4 or maybe a 4L60E. The car right now has a mild big-block 454 and I’m looking to put together a nice running street and highway car. I don’t drag race this car but I do want to be able to cruise down
Q: What is the proper intake gasket installation sequence for an aluminum intake on a Chrysler 440 engine? Should it be gasket, then valley pan, another gasket, and then manifold? The Fel-Pro gasket set I have has four facing pieces, but the full gasket set only has two intake gaskets and the valley pan. If
In the real world, sometimes life and unforeseen issues cause a project to get off course and backburnered for a bit. It’s probably happened to you, and it happened to us with our ’68 Mustang build. One of the biggest hold-ups was the necessity of replacing the framerail and lower core support on the
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers — when we work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we help a reader troubleshoot sluggish engine performance he’s experiencing when his Holley carburetor’s vacuum secondaries are activated. Q: I have a Chevy 383 stroker with a Holley 600 cfm vacuum
“Painting is not magic,” said paint and body expert Kevin Tetz. “It’s not voodoo. It’s not a gift. It’s an acquired skill.” In the video below, you’ll find Tetz, creator of the Paintucation video series, providing tips and technique lessons that will help you develop and hone your spray-painting technique. “It just takes practice and I
Head gaskets are available in a variety of materials, and the type of head gasket material you choose for your engine should be influenced by the surface finishes of your engine block and cylinder heads. In today’s video, SCE Gaskets‘ Ryan Hunter will walk you through different head gasket materials, ranging from the hardest—Multi-Layer Steel
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