by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Carburetor Tech, Project Cars
You just finished a tune-up on your classic car, but now it runs worse than before. The parts weren’t bad. The real problem is usually one of a handful of simple mistakes that are easy to overlook when you’re moving fast in the garage. If your classic car is suddenly...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Carburetor Tech
Modern gasoline and ethanol blends have changed the game for classic cars, and that’s a big reason hot starts and vapor lock are such a pain. If your carbureted engine cranks forever after a heat soak, surges lean on the road, or seems to hate summer traffic, the...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Carburetor Tech
If your classic car surges while cruising or stalls when hot, chances are you’re dealing with a fuel system issue. Before reaching for fuel system “cleaners” like Seafoam, remember: those products can sometimes cause more trouble than they solve—especially in older...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Carburetor Tech
If you’ve spent any time at all looking for a carburetor for your hot rod, you’ve probably seen a formula telling you exactly what size you need. For my 383 cubic-inch small block Chevy, that formula says I need a 600 CFM carburetor. The truth is,...
by Eric | Jun 30, 2025 | Carburetor Tech
How Carburetors Impact Air Density and Engine Performance If you’ve ever wondered how carburetors affect your engine’s performance, you’re not alone. While most people think of carburetors as simple fuel mixers, their impact on air density-and therefore horsepower-is...
by Eric | Mar 5, 2024 | Carburetor Tech
Today I’m tackling a small adjustment that can greatly impact how easy it is to enjoy your classic or carbureted vehicle. This is also not going into detail of other drivability issues that may be present and can have an impact into how well your classic starts...
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