This is a list of tutorials, how-tos, or guides for procedures other than engines swaps. Please contact us to submit a guide or tutorial.
Non-swap Guides
Part | Make | Model | Tutorial | Link |
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engine, electrical, cooling | GM | LSx, LS2, LS3, V8 | stop overheating, cooling engine, electrical work | HotRod |
Rear end, differential | Ford | 8.8-inch | Installing a 3.73 gearset into a 1994 Mustang Cobra rear end | HotRod |
Engine | GM | LSx, LY2 | LY2 engine upgrades | On All Cylinders |
Engine | Chrysler, Ford, GM, Chevy | V8 | List of American V8 size, weight, sump, and starter location | Summit Racing |
Engine | GM | L9H, LSx | L9H engine upgrades | On All Cylinders |
Engine, Piston | Universal | Universal | Calculate piston ring gap | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LMF, LSx | LMF engine upgrades | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LR4, LSx | LR4 engine upgrades | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | L76, LSx | L76 engine upgrades | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | L59, LSx | L59 engine upgrades | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | L59, LSx | L59 engine specs | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | L99, LSx | L99 engine specs | On All Cylinders |
Transmission | Toyota | W58, R154, V160, V161 | transmission information and details | LS1 Tech |
Engine and Transmission | GM | LSx, T56, TH400, 4L80E, TH350, 700R4, 4L60E | Flexplates, Converters, and Spacers | LS1 Tech |
Engine | GM | LSx | Engine Crank Spacing and Interchange guide | Novak Conversions |
Engine | GM | LSx | List of ECU and ECM models used on GM LSx, Vortec, and V6 engines | EFILive |
Engine | GM | L96 | L96 engine specs | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | L77 | L77 engine specs | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LY5 | LY5 engine specs | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LY5 | LY5 engine upgrade performance guide | On All Cylinders |
Engine, Transmission | GM | LSx, LS1, LS2, LS3 | LSx engine swap and and/or transmission swap adapter | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | L33 | L33 engine upgrade performance guide | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LM4 | LM4 engine specifications | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | L33 | L33 engine specifications | On All Cylinders |
Engine | Ford | Windsor, Cleveland, Modular | Ford Engine Bore and Stroke Guide | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LQ4, LQ9 | LQ4/LQ9 Engine Upgrade Performance Guide | On All Cylinders |
Drivetrain | All | All | rear end, axles, driveshaft | Mark Williams |
Engine | All | All | Cleaning | Popular Mechanics |
Wheels, Tires | All | All | Tire Rotation | On All Cylinders |
Wiring | All | All | Crimping vs Soldering Wiring Connectors | Holley |
Wiring | All | All | Harness and Wire Protection | Holley |
Wiring | All | All | Selecting Proper Wires | Holley |
Carburetor | All | All | How to Choose a Carburetor | Holley |
Rear End / Axle | All | All | Guide to Identifying Common Rear Axles by Covers | On All Cylinders |
Transmission | BMW | E46 M3 | SMG to manual transmission conversion | Part 1 Part 2 |
Wheels | Chevy | Nova | Installing large rear wheels | On All Cylinders |
Engine | Chevy | V8 small-block | Rebuild Guide | V8TV |
Engine | Chrysler | V8 and V10 | Cylinder Head Torque Sequences | On All Cylinders |
Engine | Chrysler | I6 and V6 | Cylinder Head Torque Sequences | On All Cylinders |
Hubs | Dana | Dana 30 | Installing an Alloy USA Manual Locking Hub Conversion Kit | On All Cylinders |
Engine | Ford | V8, V10, and V12 | Cylinder Head Torque Sequences | On All Cylinders |
Engine | Ford | I6 and V6 | Cylinder Head Torque Sequences | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | 454 ci V8 | Swapping Camshaft | Comp Cams |
Engine | GM | 454 ci V8 | Swapping Valve Springs | Comp Cams |
Engine | GM | V8 | Cylinder Head Torque Sequences | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | Four Cylinder | Cylinder Head Torque Sequences | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LSx | LSx Crate Engine Buyers Guide | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM, Chevy | V8 | Popular Stroker Combinations | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM, Ford, Cummins | Diesel engines | Regular Maintenance | Deboss Garage |
Engine | Mazda | 13B-MSP Renesis rotary | Build | Speed Academy |
Engine | Ford | V8 | Popular Stroker Combinations | On All Cylinders |
Transmission | All | All | General tips on installing an automatic transmission | On All Cylinders |
Engine | All, GM | All, LSx | TTY (torque to yield) fasteners and using them on LSx engines | On All Cylinders |
Fuel System | All | All | Installing a Holley Sniper EFI System | Holley Performance |
Ignition System | All | All | Installing a dual sync distributor with Holley Sniper EFI | Holley Performance |
Fuel System | All | All | Installing a Holley Sniper EFI Fuel Tank | Holley Performance |
Clutch | All | All | Diagnosing Common Clutch Issues | On All Cylinders |
Carburetor | All | All | Converting draw-through to blow-through | On All Cylinders |
Engine | Nissan | SR20 | Beginner's guide to boosting SR20 power | Drifted |
Engine | All | All | Rebuild mechanical injectors | Deboss Garage |
Engine | GM | LTx | Install LSx valve springs on LT1 heads | On All Cylinders |
Powertrain | All | All | Estimating Parasitic Power Loss | On All Cylinders |
Engine | All | All | How to break-in a hydraulic llat-tappet camshaft | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LS1 | LS1 engine stats | On All Cylinders |
Engine | Honda | K20, K24 | Swapping camshafts | Speed Academy |
Engine | GM | LS2 | LS2 Truck Engine Upgrade Guide | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LQ4 | LQ4 Engine Specs | On All Cylinders |
Engine | GM | LQ9 | LQ9 Engine Specs | On All Cylinders |