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Jim Smart cut his teeth on automobiles in the 1970s with a passionate interest in Ford and Chrysler musclecars. After serving in the United States Air Force, he transitioned into automotive journalism as editor of Mustang Monthly magazine in 1984. In 1990, Jim joined Petersen Publishing Company as a feature editor at Car Craft, and later as editor of Mustang & Fords, then senior editor at both Mustang Monthly and Mustang & Fords. Jim writes for a wide variety of automotive publishers and websites.
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Tech: Inside Afco’s New Fifth-Gen Camaro Big Gun Struts

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August 31, 2016
Ignition, Electronics, & EFI

Alternator Selection: Charging Your Battery And Keeping It Ready

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December 10, 2013
Car Features

Camaro: Comrades In Arms – Double The Fun

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October 10, 2013
Drivetrain

Upgrading GM 4L70E Auto Transmissions with Gearstar

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August 31, 2012
Engine

Exploring Edelbrock’s New E-CNC Chevy Heads

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July 31, 2012
Drivetrain

Centerforce Tech Review: Choosing The Right Clutch

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June 14, 2012
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