There are some vehicle functions we can probably live without. A properly working charging system isn’t one of them. Among the various common charging system problems you might encounter, one is a noisy alternator. Here are some common causes of alternator noise. 1. Alternator Belt Problems An excessively worn or loose alternator belt can produce foreign
The manual transmission is still the preferred gear-changing option for many high performance enthusiasts. For some, though, the manual tranny remains a mystery. And even for seasoned stick shift drivers, the science behind the inner-workings of the manual transmission can be somewhat murky. That’s why we’ve decided to pay if forward by sharing this 3D animation, which
Q: I’m going to drop a GM LT4 Hot Cam into my Gen I small block Chevy. What valve springs do you recommend for the best match? A: Summit Racing put together a COMP Cams valve spring chart to help you choose the right components for your camshaft. The LT4 Hot Cam is a hydraulic roller with
I’m thinking of installing an electric fuel pump in my ’69 Mustang. It has a small block and carburetor on it right now and eventually I’m going to run one of those self-learning fuel injection systems that bolt-on in place of the carburetor. It seems to me that it would be a lot simpler to
Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian of Birchwood Automotive is back with another cool engine build. This one is a 440 cubic inch LS engine based on Dart’s LS Next iron block. The 10.54:1 compression engine made 665 horsepower and 627 lbs.-ft. of torque on the dyno running high test pump gas. That will get you down
New engines aren’t cheap. And rebuilds can be costly and downright time-consuming. It’s no wonder unfamiliar sounds from our engine compartments can cause immediate concern. Seriously, anything except “vroom,” “roar,” and perhaps the whine of a supercharger are completely unacceptable. The key is figuring out the source of odd-ball sounds, so you can address any potential problems
Q: I recently rebuilt a 383 for my 1968 Charger. It’s not a race car, but a typical street cruiser and occasional quarter-mile warrior. My question is about fuel. I’m not certain how much fuel additive or 100 octane aviation gas is enough, too much, or even necessary at all. Some people say it’s pointless
I have a ’55 Chevy that was my dad’s and now it has come to me. The car has a very tired 283 small-block in it with a TH-350 trans. I want to update it with a better engine and I just ran across a used 4.8L LS truck engine out of a 2002 pickup.
(image © superchevy.com) Q: I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a supercharger for my 1966 Chevelle. What should I do about my carburetor? Do I need to go larger to accommodate the increased airflow requirements of the supercharger? What else can you tell me about achieving the right carb setup for my application? A:
Big cars need big brakes. While a common drag car might weigh 2,400-2,800 pounds, today’s street-strip machines can easily weigh more than 3,500 pounds. Often these heavy, fast cars tax the rotors, and the thin drag race-only pieces can become cracked or warped due to excess heat. Plus, the small, drag race-style calipers can flex at the
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