Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian has been building engines almost as long as there has been internal combustion. Mike’s shop, Birchwood Automotive, specializes in street performance and racing engines and vehicle restoration. As you’ll see in this article series, he includes a wealth of information on his engine builds. NOTE: Updated 5/2/18 with oil pump intermediate driveshaft images,
Watch this short video and learn how to clean K&N air filters properly to help your car achieve maximum horsepower, maximum fuel efficiency, and maximum engine life. This video will show you the ins and outs of proper K&N air filter cleaning techniques to protect your most-precious investments. From K&N: “Cleaning your K&N Air Filter
Update, Friday, March 13: You know how these things go. The Ridetech crew has been hard at work transforming a 1972 Corvette into a road race and autocross monster for the last three days, and is now into a fourth day. According to RideTech’s Brett Voelkel, the Corvette has been more complicated than the 48-hour Camaro,
C.V. Westover, MD Q: My 1991 GMC Sonoma pickup has a 4.3L TBI engine, a 700-R4 transmission, and a 3.42:1 rear end. The truck’s GVWR is 4,995 pounds. How does this figure affect my overall towing capacity? Also, can you recommend a hitch for my rig? A: The GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is the total weight
[portfolio_slideshow id=40361] Not that long ago, you had two choices when it came to driving a camshaft: timing chain or gear drive. While timing chains and gear drives are still in use today, they have been pretty much been eclipsed by belt drives in hardcore racing competition. Within drag racing, for example, they see use in
You already know we’ve chosen the powerful and compact LS3 for this build, but which LS3? We went right to the top and got the LS376/525 crate engine. It’s the most powerful production-based crate engine in the Chevrolet Performance portfolio: 6.2 liters, 525 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 489 ft.-lbs. of torque at 4,400 rpm.
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re sharing a few tips for swapping a 5.0L Mustang engine and AOD transmission into a 1980 Fairmont, which shares the Fox-body platform with the Mustang. N.M. Westover, MD Q: I have a 5.0L engine and AOD transmission from
Lighting has gotten huge in the automotive aftermarket—and with good reason. The proper lights—headlights, taillights, and auxiliary lighting—can deliver improved safety, enhanced vehicle styling, and added versatility. It’s no wonder the amount of light options available has exploded recently. Every year, we see more and more lighting innovations and options at the SEMA Show, and
[portfolio_slideshow id=40213] Rutledge Wood has been driving the wee out of his 1949 Chevy Step Van since he built it in 2013 (you can see the build story here): While he’s still head over heels in love with the self-described “toaster oven on wheels,” Rutledge noticed that something was amiss. “I was a dreamer when
I have a small block Chevy in a ’66 Chevy II that seems to run pretty good but now I’m not so sure. It’s a 383 small block with a set of no-name aluminum heads, a Lunati hydraulic flat tappet Voodoo cam (227/233 degrees at 0.050 inches with 0.489/0.504-inch lift), a Performer RPM intake, and
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