When I was wrenching on my 454 last month, the stock valve covers just weren't cutting it—not enough clearance for those new roller rockers, and honestly, they looked tired. Finding…
I’ve spent countless hours wrenching on Big Block Chevs, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that a leaky valve cover gasket can turn a quick oil change into…
I’ve been wrenching on 12-valve Cummins trucks (the legendary P-pump 5.9L) for years, and while the engine is virtually indestructible, finding the right power delivery system is key. When you’re…
If you’ve ever owned a classic Ford or Mercury equipped with the AOD (Automatic Overdrive) transmission, you know that shift quality and longevity often hinge entirely on the valve body.…
When I started diving deep into maximizing the legendary 5.9L 12-valve Cummins engine, I quickly realized that simply bolting on the best aftermarket turbo for 12 valve cummins is only…
I recently spent time troubleshooting a persistent oil consumption issue that turned out to be a clogged Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. Choosing the right replacement isn't just about saving…
If you own a 7.3L Powerstroke, you know that a healthy engine depends heavily on solid electrical connections and leak-free seals. I’ve spent countless hours under the hood of these…
I’ve spent countless hours dealing with the quirks of the 68RFE transmission in heavy-duty towing situations. If you own a Cummins-powered Ram, you know that soft shifts and transmission longevity…
When I started really pushing my Cummins, especially when towing heavy, I noticed my 68RFE transmission temps were creeping up faster than I liked. The factory thermal bypass valve (TBV)…
If you drive a heavy-duty Ford truck equipped with the legendary 4R100 transmission (or its predecessor, the E4OD), you know reliability is key. But after years of towing and heavy…