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Chevy Chevelle SS Launching at Dragstrip

Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Understanding Trap Speed & How It Helps Make Your Race Car Faster

A buddy and I were talking about running my car at the drag strip this spring. He said that one thing I can do to help tuning the car is […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Easy Brake Pad Upgrades for a Truck That Tows a Car Trailer

I just bought a ’93 Chevy pickup that I’m gradually fixing it up. The front rotors need replacing and I’m probably going to add rebuilt calipers. This got me to […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips for a Proper Alignment on a Classic 1960s Musclecar

I have a 1964 Chevelle with a small block and a TH350. It’s not a race car or anything—just a nice cruiser. I’ve rebuilt the front suspension with new ball […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting an Engine Starter Motor with a Terrible Whine Noise

I recently bought a Powermaster PowerMax starter motor that uses a big aluminum adapter bock for my 400ci small block. I bolted it on and it cranks the engine but […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Does Changing Valve Lash Improve Power

I have a question about my 496ci big block Chevy with a Comp mechanical roller cam. The card tells me that the lash (hot) is supposed to be 0.020 inch […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Rich Idle & Strong Gas Odor in a Small Block Chevy V8

I recently bought a used 750 cfm Holley double pumper carb at a swap meet and bolted it on my small block. The engine idles really rich and will literally […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fuel & Tuning Advice for a Rebuilt Ford Windsor

I am a small engine specialist in Canada and understand the basics of engine repair and operation but must concede not completely knowledgeable on the power output of a Ford […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Things to Look for When Inspecting an Old Car

I live on the West Coast and just bought a 1963 Riviera from a local guy here in Southern California. The car is in really good shape and shows only […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Run a 396 Big Block or a 6.0L LS Engine in My Classic Chevy Muscle Car?

If you had a choice between building a 6.0L LS or a 396ci big block Chevy, what would you choose and why? I have a 1969 Nova. The car has […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why Do My Oil Filters Keep Failing So Soon After Startup

My latest quandary with my engine is ballooning oil filters. As soon as the engine fires it pegs the oil pressure gauge and shoots oil out of the top of […]
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