Camshaft selection has always confounded a lot of us. What does it all mean, and which cam is the right cam for your Mustang? The most basic question with cam selection is flat tappet (old school) ...

I had an engine shop rebuild my 327 small-block Chevy. Everything was brand-new, including the rods, pistons, crank, cam, and heads. After fire-up and with 100 miles on it, it washed a ring and ...

Picking the right valvetrain for your engine can be a daunting task. Solid flat tappet, hydraulic flat tappet, solid roller, hydraulic roller; these are the choices, made even more difficult due to ...

Do you know how to choose a camshaft? This seems like a simple task because most of us understand what we want from an engine. However, propose this question to 50 Chevy fanatics and you’re bound to ...

At the very least, tearing down, inspecting, and cleaning hydraulic lifters is good engine hygiene that can contribute to long service life in your classic car. It’s also a great way to inspect the ...

On November 3, 2014, Car Talk co-host Tom Magliozzi passed away from complications of an illness. Tom and Ray Magliozzi, the Peabody Award-winning hosts of Car Talk on NPR, are better known as "Click ...