Mailbag: How to Identify Your GM 10-Bolt Axle
Q: I have a 1964 Chevy II/Nova with a 194 cubic-inch straight-six engine, Powerglide, and a 10-bolt rear-end. I’m trying to identify the 10-bolt rear axle — I want to know if it […]
Mailbag: Tips for Choosing the Right Tie-Downs for Your Race Trailer
Q: I need to buy some new tie-downs for my race trailer. What are some rules or guidelines that should be followed when purchasing tie-downs? How about tips for proper installation? Anything […]
Mailbag: Installing a FiTech GoStreet EFI on a Pontiac 400
Q: I have a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with a 400 cubic-inch engine. I am looking at the FiTech GoStreet EFI 400HP Self-Tuning Fuel Injection System. Will this system mount straight […]
Mailbag: Correcting Speedometer Gears for Accurate MPH Readings
Q: I am having trouble finding the correct speedometer gear for my 1970 Mustang. The car has a top loader 4-speed transmission and a 4.10:1 rear-end ratio. I’m running 26-inch-tall […]
Mailbag: Taking a 1970 Mustang into the 9s at the Track
Q: I have purchased a 1970 Mustang. I have a 1969 460 engine that I’m told will fit in the engine compartment. I want to build a car that will do […]
Mailbag: How Tire Size Affects Your Engine RPM
Q: I have a Chevy 350 engine bored and stroked to 383 cubic inches. It has 76cc heads, COMP Cams 280-degree, .480-inch lift cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with a 650 cfm […]
Mailbag: The Importance of Matching Camshaft and Cylinder Head Size
Q: I own a 1986 Camaro. I recently installed a 1969 327 and a Turbo 400 transmission. The engine has cast pistons, a Weiand Stealth intake manifold, a 278/288-degree camshaft, and the […]
Mailbag: Converting a V6 S-10 Blazer to a Small Block Chevy
Q: I have a 1985 S-10 Blazer with a carbureted 2.8L V6, 4WD, and a 4-speed manual transmission. What parts do I need to covert the truck to a small block […]
Mailbag: Why Won’t My Trans-Brake Engage? (and Other Transmission-Related Questions)
Q: I have a 1969 Chevelle with a 402 big block, a Turbo 400 transmission, and a 12-bolt rear axle with 4.56 gears. I used to run 7.20s in the eighth-mile and […]
Mailbag: Tracking Down Common Causes of Sluggish Engine Response
Q: I recently rebuilt a Mustang 5.0L engine. I had it bored from .03o-inch over and installed a Ford Performance Parts E303 camshaft, Melling high-volume oil pump, Edelbrock intake, Holley 600 cfm […]