Tech

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I have an early 70s 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 […]

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? […]

  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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]