The 1992 700R4 I picked up came out of a Camaro that used an electronic speedometer. That’s useless for my ‘67 cable-driven dash, so I had to swap the electronic housing for a manual cable unit. Wh...

Bringing home the new 700R4 transmission. As I move toward rebuilding the 250 Inline 6, I knew the Turbo Hydramatic 350 (TH350) had to go. Not only did I find a crack in the body, but the lack of...

Turbo Camaro sitting dormant while the project hits a temporary standstill. At this point, the reality of the situation had set in. I already knew that the First Engine Build was a complete failu...

The new Flex-a-lite 417: six blades and nylon construction for high-RPM durability. I was well aware the turbo setup was running hot. The stock radiator was probably fine for a standard 250, but ...

The 10-year-old Sears DieHard 665MF. A solid unit that finally gave up the ghost. After a decade of service, the Sears DieHard 665MF was officially toast. Rated for 1035 cranking amps (875 cold),...

The original 2” exhaust - restrictive and in rough shape. Exhaust work is one of the few things (beside drywall mudding) that I refuse to DIY. It is a massive headache without a lift, and you nee...

The original hairline crack near a bolt hole. Likely the result of mismatched hardware or over-torquing. The TH350 has a solid reputation as a “bulletproof” three-speed. It’s a favorite in the ho...

Ever since the initial break in of the engine redone by Thompson Machine, I noticed an unusual amount of black smoke. After getting tired of the constant cloud behind the car, I pulled the valve co...

The original 1967 front drum brakes are looking tired If you’re planning on driving your classic car in modern traffic, the stock drum brakes have to go. Relying on 50 year old technology to stop...

The 1967 Camaro was born with a single barrel carburetor and inevitably rebuild with a Holley 600CFM Double Pumper with Mechanical Secondaries. That carburetor actually worked pretty well, but not ...