Joe McCollough Articles
Tremec TKX, TKO & T56 Swap Guide | Clutches, Mounts, Bellhousings & More
7/31/2025
It's fun to row your own gears. Tremec transmissions are a great way to add a modern overdrive manual to your classic car or truck. Here's a guide to help you select the right one.
Install Guide: Upgrading a 5.3 LS With a Cam Swap
7/28/2025
An LS cam swap can yield big power gains. And, you can do it at home. Here's how...
How to Repair Holes in Radiators (Plus Two Ways to Prevent Them)
3/31/2025
You won't make it far down the road or around the track with a damaged radiator. Here's how to handle a leaky radiator, and more importantly, how to prevent holes and other radiator damage in the first place.
Alternator vs Generator Pros & Cons | Conversion Tips for Your Car
3/24/2025
If you're considering upgrading your classic car's charging system with an generator to alternator conversion, here are some helpful tips.
How to Identify GM Transmissions | 700R4, TH350, 4L60, TH400, 4L80e, Powerglide, & More
3/14/2025
This resource contains a transmission pan shape ID chart and other tips to help with identifying GM transmissions.
Mythbusting: 1 Row vs 2 Row vs 3 Row Radiator Cores Explained
2/20/2025
What are radiator rows and what is really the right radiator for your car? Here's a look at the difference between a 1 row, 2 row, 3 row, and 4 row radiator.
What Is a Gasser? | History, Drag Racing Influence & Build Parts
1/14/2025
Gassers were those wild drag cars from the 60's that featured outrageously tall stances, big unruly powerplants, and huge slicks to propel them down the track. But just how did these insane creations come to be, and where did they go?
IMCA Modified Spec Engine Guide | Everything You Need to Know
1/13/2025
There's a new spec engine option for the 2025 IMCA Modified season. Here's what you need to know.
Complete Guide to Cowl Steering Box Conversion for Hot Rods
1/2/2025
Cowl steering is a racecar-inspired steering configuration for your hot rod that can solve a lot of problems. Here's how to do it.
How to do an Engine Cylinder Leak Down Test & Interpreting Results
12/6/2024
Whether you're trying to troubleshoot engine issues or want to get an idea what's going on inside that junkyard jewel that you just hauled home, a leak down test is a great way to ascertain the condition of an engine's cylinders without pulling it apart.