Technical Info
Hot Rodding 101 ~ Early Oldsmobile Rocket Engines 1949-1964
Matt from Iron Trap Garage covers the first generation of Oldsmobile Rocket engines produced from 1949 to 1964. [More…]
Engine
How To & DIY
How To Do A Beautiful, Long-Lasting Engine Paint Job For A Dollar
This simple and inexpensive engine paint process is explained step-by-step and achieves great looking and very durable results. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Properly Index Your Bellhousing and Why You Should
One of the most misunderstood parts of mating an engine and transmission is indexing the bellhousing to the back of the engine properly. [More…]
Technical Info
What Do Ford Model A Engine Numbers Mean + Engine Specifications
This video tries to briefly explain the history of Model A engine numbers and what information you can find out about your car from it. [More…]
Technical Info
What’s The Difference Between Chevy 305 and 350 Engines
What are the differences between Chevrolet small block 305 cubic inch and 350 cubic inch engines? Bore, Heads and more. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge
One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform a vacuum gauge test. [More…]
Technical Info
The Ford 302 Engine ~ Everything You Need To Know
Landan from Late Model Restoration goes over everything you need to know about the small block Ford 302 engine found in 1979-95 Mustangs. [More…]
DIY Projects
Building A High-Performance SB V8 From Scratch with Only Catalog Parts
The guys use a Summit catalog to source all the parts they need for a budget-friendly, high-performance small-block engine build. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions
Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor direction. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac
Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal. [More…]