In this episode of Andy's Auto Sport TV, we show you the basics of tuning just about any single carburetor, and as a special treat, we get to tune Gene Winfield's "The Thing" land speed coupe. Don't be scared - tuning carbs is not as bad as it seems! Video highlights include:

*At 0:30, we tell you the basic tools needed to tune a carb.

*At 1:58, we talk about setting fuel pressure and ignition timing.

*At 4:28, we discuss idle speed adjustment screws, as well as setting the float levels.

*At 6:51, we talk about vacuum settings, idle, and how they affect carburetor and engine performance.

*At 8:54, we make things short and sweet with a quick list of steps to achieve the best carburetor settings for your vehicle.

*At 9:34, we run The Thing on our in-house dyno to see where our adjustments have landed us.

*At 10:09, we sit down and talk about our performance gains and how we got there.

Boosting your vehicle is a major expense, so make sure you protect your investment correctly by checking out this video about forced induction and fuel usage. In this video:

*At 0:22, we tell you about what fuel supercharger manufacturers recommend you use and why.

Having the right spark plugs in forced induction applications is important, and in this video we'll tell you why. Highlights include:

*At 0:20, we explain why the right spark plugs and plug gap make a difference.

*At 0:58, we give our recommendations for choosing the proper spark plug gap for turbo and supercharged applications.

In this video, we tell you if it's okay to add forced induction (turbo or supercharger) to your otherwise stock engine. Highlights include:

*At 0:17, we tell you how to determine if your engine is ready for boost.

*At 0:30, we tell you how buying quality forced induction parts will help protect your engine.

*At 0:50, we talk about tuning your vehicle for power and reliability.