Papa's Custom Trucks

02/03/2023

We can’t all be walking automotive encyclopedias. But we can all read Ride Guides and learn a new thing or two. Ride Guides is our series of infographics and posts …

09/23/2020

The time period between 1967 and 1972 was the height of the Detroit muscle car wars. While those wars raged on, Chevy and Ford were also fighting a separate battle …

08/16/2020

Q: What is the difference between 304 and 409 stainless steel? … A: All stainless steel contains chromium and other elements. The added elements make the metal harder, stronger, and …

08/01/2020

Could I get your opinion on an engine problem? I spun a rod bearing in my supercharged big-block Chevy. The engine makes big power and has run my ’55 Chevy …

07/30/2020

So you’ve just finished your meticulous engine build and you’re nearing the point of first start. Getting oil to all the components quickly is a must. Old school engines made …

07/30/2020

I bought a set of TFS valve springs (PN 16918-16) for my Summit 8702 cam for an LS engine and I realized these springs are only good up to a …

07/08/2020

Setting bearing clearance for a performance engine is a fundamental step in the building process. There are no quick and easy ways to establish this critical clearance, but with patience …

07/02/2020

David Freiburger shows off the Dart Big Block 582 in his quest for hitting a natural 1,000hp! Great review of the aluminum block and other related components...

06/09/2020

05/20/2020

05/08/2020

Holley four-barrel carburetors are probably the most common high performance fuel mixing devices on the planet. Given the sheer numbers of carburetors made since the 1950s, you know they work. …

01/19/2020

An electrical system is only as reliable as its components. One easy way to increase system reliability and performance is by using relays to switch devices (lights, fuel pumps, fans, …