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Here’s another Quick Tech Tip From the Garage of Tom Zuloaga. If you have ever installed a trunk mounted battery box, or a master cut off switch, you know doubt had to buy battery cables to make the proper connections. This tip will show the best way to make high Read More…

A Quick Tech Tip From the Garage of Tom Zuloaga. The following tip is for anyone with an 8-inch or 9-inch Ford pumpkin style rear-end that wants to have an easy way to remove it for gear changes or maintenance. No special tools are required to get the job done Read More…

Have you ever installed a bigger cam only to find the engine makes less power at a lower rpm? If you’ve been on a chassis or engine dyno you’ve surely seen the phenomenon displayed on the print out. The engine is pulling hard then seems to hit a wall and Read More…

Most every enthusiast dreads the break-in procedure for a flat-tappet cam. Break-in is a twenty minute process where the lifter and lobe surfaces wear an initial pattern together. Proper oiling is absolutely critical to avoid overheating and warping the surfaces. While most break-in’s go without a hitch, it is inevitable Read More…

According to psychologists, whether an individual perceives a container as half-full or half-empty can be an indication of an optimistic or pessimistic attitude. In car care however, it doesn’t really make a difference whether you see a container as half-full or half-empty when that container is a funnel and you Read More…

One of the most common questions from our readers is how to convert an early small block Ford to hydraulic roller cam. The old method calls for drilling the intake valley to accept the late model 5.0L Mustang lifters and hold downs. It is a tedious process and requires the Read More…