The only performance-oriented Pontiac V-8 ever fitted with electronic fuel metering was the turbocharged 301 and T/A 4.9 of the early '80s. An onboard computer was fed information from several sensors ...

Most of us with classic Chevys strive to upgrade our rides for the street. We ditch drum brakes for discs, bolt in overdrive transmissions, add air conditioning, and perform a plethora of other ...

We love our classic Camaros, but what was considered cutting-edge tech 40-plus years ago is a bit antiquated today. Take the venerable carburetor, for example. It’s certainly capable of running great ...

Carburetors get a bad rap. They honestly are a lot easier to work with and a lot more reliable than people think they are. They’re just not as easyt o work with as an EFI system, which is hands-off ...

In today's world of modern vehicles, acronyms exist everywhere, from ABS (anti-lock braking system) to EV (electric vehicle). Whether you're on the hunt for a new ride or just curious about the one ...

In the beginning, there were horses and buggies (and buggy whip makers). Then, around 1860, some clever folks figured out that mixing oil-derived “gasoline” with ...

In the past, trying to convert your older truck from standard carburetion to modern fuel injection was not only difficult, it was costly as well. Assuming you could install all the parts correctly, ...

Fuel injectors can get gummed up with dirt and fuel residue over time. Photo credit: David Traver Adolphus / Autoguide.com. Over time and miles, your car might start to slow down. It might not ...

In order for a petrol engine to run at its most efficient, fuel must be metered into it in precise amounts. If it is supplied with too much fuel then it will run 'rich', causing excessive fuel ...

Inlast month's issue, we outlined the installation of an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system onto the vintage Pontiac V-8 residing in Lou Rotella's 1967 Firebird. Its modified Quadrajet carburetor ...