there's so much confusion on internet forums over how a thermostat works, that i've decided to do a blog article, strictly dedicated to...

The usual "crack spot" on 57 and later nailheads. (doesn't commonly happen on the 264/322.) Typical on boat engines and engines that...

Rusted out head gaskets. Although, there's literally no such thing as a blown head gasket on a nailhead (I'm serious. NEVER seen one in...

our roller chain sets that we sell are better in every way over stock, and stock replacement belt type chains. take note also, many...

Stop putting Giant oversized pipes on these cars! Bigger is not better. i must get two or three calls a week over someone looking to...

we get asked daily how to adjust our adjustable pushrods, so i figured i'd do a quick article on it. a lot of our customers are turned...

the best way to deal with a locked up nailhead core, is to not purchase one to begin with. of course, theres exceptions to the rule,...

regarding our Edelbrock kickdown conversion switch, i Get asked a lot about wiring the 64 and later 400/300 kick down switch on stock...

Everyone has their own method in which they swear by, regarding sealers they prefer. There's really no right or wrong way, as long as...

Pro tip: Get calls fairly often over broken rocker stands. When you re-use early non-shouldered rocker bolts, you MUST replace the...

Product spotlight: track bar bushings for 63 to 70 rivi and 60 to 64 full size Buick. These are one of the few unrelated engine parts we...

Pro tip: Although really basic to many people... It gets overlooked 90 percent of the time on a rebuild. Mostly because shops don't want...

Product spotlight:. . Freeze plugs and oil gallery plug kits. Over the counter push in oil gallery plugs cannot be gotten in the correct...

the 400 and 300 transmissions are the best bang for your buck swap to ditch the dynaflow. the bellhousing is the same pattern for all...

never use bronze guides/liners. they will not last, with the exception of being used with roller rockers... but even then, we advise...

a lot of times when a customer mentions a vibration issue, they automatically assume the vibration is in the engine. like anything else,...

so you've just rebuilt your engine and you've got it stabbed in your car and you're getting ready to fire it? here's my standard...

on all of these engines, the factory had a heat riser valve operated by a thermostat style spring to aid in keeping the engine from being...

Toque ball seal replacement. On this 55 dynaflow. Dynaflows tend to leak no matter what. i recall seeing a drip pan under a 50's buick...

A lot of people claim the term "nailhead" came from the valves being oriented in an upright position, but the straight 8 buick that was...