Q: I have a 1963 Chevy II that I am fixing up. It has a 350 small block bored .030-inch over with a 383 stroker crankshaft, 5.7-inch connecting rods, and forged flat top pistons that spec out to 11:1 compression with 64cc heads. However, the heads I used are 58cc camelback heads that were supposedly rebuilt
What is a general safe effective compression ratio on E85? The internet results in varying opinions from 13:1 up to an extreme 20:1. Jeff Smith: This is an interesting question that came out of last month’s discussion about E85. To quickly refresh, E85 is 85 percent ethanol (grain alcohol) and 15 percent gasoline. It
It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on Tom Tharp’s Project Thunderbolt LS3 Miata build. Since finishing the car back in June, Tharp has been racking up the miles to break in the Miata’s Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 crate engine. This included a trip through the world famous “Tail of The Dragon” in Deals
[portfolio_slideshow id=48555] No one likes sweating in a hot car in the middle of summer, and it’s especially infuriating when there is a perfectly good air conditioning system on board that doesn’t exactly function like it should. The 1999-2007 Silverado/Sierra/Tahoe, and other similar GM trucks all suffer from several maladies that eventually affect the HVAC
Q: I’m rebuilding the 350 TBI engine in my 1992 Chevy 3/4-ton pickup, and I’m looking for a boost in bottom-end power. I’ve selected Edelbrock’s Performer TBI intake manifold and Performer-Plus cam and lifter kit. Is this the best choice for my performance goals? A: The Edebrock combination you’ve selected is an excellent choice for adding low-end
When it comes to friendships, there’s not much that people value higher than loyalty and steadfastness. You know, that type of friend that you can always count on to be there no matter what, even if it’s not easy for them. There will be great stories and memories. Those friendships create strong bonds that can
I was at my local car show the other day and I talked with a guy who built an inline Chevy 6 for his street rod. I was interested in the engine because it’s different. I’m getting tired of seeing small-block Chevys and LS engines everywhere. I don’t know much about these engines. Are they
Q: Occasionally, I take my street-driven 1993 Ford Mustang to the track for some drag racing. I’d like to get more traction off of the line. Will 90/10 front shocks help, and are they suitable for street use? A: Designed strictly for straight-line racing applications, 90/10 shocks will let your vehicle’s front end rise
Q: I have a Turbo 400 transmission with a 4,000-rpm stall converter and a transmission cooler. My trouble starts when the transmission temperature gets to about 210˚ F—the transmission starts blowing fluid out of the top vent tube. Even this hot, the trans doesn’t slip and shifts just like it does when it’s cool, whether
[portfolio_slideshow id=47237] We regularly field questions regarding headers. Common header questions are centered around tube diameter, tube length, collector diameter, collector length, and so on. Some folks will tell you none of this matters. Others will tell you it all matters. We tend to agree with the latter, but when it comes to the racing
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