Intake Valves

Learn how to check and set your engine's valve lashes to prevent and detect engine failure. See steps on removing spark plugs and if they are tuned correctly.

To get the longest life and most performance out of your engine, it's important to have the valve lash set correctly. Here we show you how to set valve lash on a Small Block Chevy using a hydraulic lift camshaft in just eight steps.

Learn how to choose the right valve springs for your camshaft, the differences between single and dual valve springs and when to replace them.

Keep your rear cylinders running cool in a high performance engine by installing a water bypass kit to the intake manifold.

Inside GM’s Gen V LT engine family: history, tech, and performance of each LT engine option available.

Check out some cool overhead conversions to the Ford flathead V8 on display in the Museum of American Speed!

The history behind the Edelbrock Slingshot Intake Manifold for a Flathead Ford V8 engine. Learn why it was designed and how you can add it to your hot rod as a conversation piece.

The 4.8 LS engine is a salvage yard bargain vs the typical 5.3 or 6.0 LS and can still make great power for your LS swap needs.

Dual plane or single plane intake manifold? Which is the best for your project vehicle's engine? Learn the differences in our buyer's guide.

Follow these easy step by step metal valve stem installation instructions. Steel bolt in valve stems are a more reliable way to keep the air in your tires.