Vintage Tire Size Conversion Chart
Use the following chart to figure out the closest modern tire size to your car’s original tires. Keep in mind these are close approximations and may not be exact replacements. Before purchasing any tires you should compare outside diameters and the tread footprint to get a better idea on how close a match they are. Your local tire dealer should have this information. Variations in tire...
Mopar Automatic Transmission Dimensions
I found this online while building the 1940 Dodge Coupe, maybe it could be of use to you, too! Read More →
Chevrolet V8 Bore and Stroke
CHEVY SMALLBLOCK V-8 BORE AND STROKE 262 = 3.671″ x 3.10″ (Gen. I, 5.7″ rod) 265 = 3.750″ x 3.00″ (’55-’57 Gen.I, 5.7″ rod) 265 = 3.750″ x 3.00″ (’94-’96 Gen.II, 4.3 liter V-8 “L99″, 5.94″ rod) 267 = 3.500″ x 3.48″ (Gen.I, 5.7″ rod) 283 = 3.875″ x 3.00″ (Gen.I, 5.7″...
Modifying T5 shifters for Hot Rod use
The S-10 T-5 five speed manual tranny is one of the most popular swap for older cars and trucks. The T5 with the is almost a total bolt-in, and offers an overdrive 5th gear. I have one of these transmissions in my ‘57 Chevy truck currently and I’m going to be using on in my ‘31 Ford. Its pretty much a bolt-in swap, I like to use the clutch disc from an ‘86 Chevy...
Chevrolet Small-Block engine
Chevrolet’s small-block V8 is one of the most famous automobile engines in history. Originally called the “mouse motor” for its compact dimensions compared to other V8 engines of the time, production began in 1955 with the 265 inch (4.3 L) engine used to bring performance credentials to the Corvette. The displacement changed over the years, eventually reaching 400...
How to Make a “U-Fab” Style 6×2 Carb Intake Manifold
Back in the days before four barrel carburetors, or in days before four barrel carbs flowed enough air to feed a souped up engine properly, hot rodders relied on multiple carbs to feed a hot engine. There were store bought examples of course, but finances often dictated that a little sweat equity and hot rod ingenuity be used to create an log intake manifold suitable for feeding the hopped...
SBC Small Block Chevy Cylinder Head Casting Numbers
Chevy Cylinder Head Casting Numbers Years Casting# CID Intake Exhaust CC Comments 1971-75 330545 307,350 1.72 1.5001 74 1971-73 330862 400 1.94 1.5001 - 1971-76 333881 350 1.72 1.5001 - 1970-80 333882 350,400 1.94...
Mopar Alternator Upgrade
While at the junkyard, if the Mopar you are looking has the standard (not the 100 amp huge mother) alternator, grab that too, along with the plug, harness and voltage regulator. This gives you a much better voltage regulator and a dual field alternator (one field is constant output which works very well with the electronic ignition). Here is a wiring diagram for it: Read More →
Chrysler Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagrams
Here are some useful schematics for the Chrysler Electronic Ignition system. When pulling parts at the junkyard you can use the Chrysler electronic ignition distributors from ‘73 until the vacuum advance unit on the distributor disappears should work. Avoid anything from a “Lean Burn” setup completely. You will need to get the distributor, control module, ballast resistor...
Vacuum Gauge Reading for Diagnosing Problems and Tuning Up Engines
My Dad showed my how to do this, and has helped me a couple times since then, so I figured I may post it on my web page. You’ll find this in most older “low tech” repair manuals. Read More →