Finding Speed in a Tunnel—Where Every MPH Counts
“One test is worth 1,000 expert opinions.” Werner von Braun *** Speed costs money…so how fast do you want to go? It’s an age-old question. One of the great things […]
Author: Brian Nutter
After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, Brian Nutter studied at the Houston, TX-based School of Automotive Machinists in 1997. The early part of his automotive career included working for engine builders Scott Shafiroff and C.J. Batten, followed by several years developing performance pistons at Wiseco Piston Co. Today, Brian develops performance parts for Summit Racing Equipment and is a regular OnAllCylinders contributor. For fun, he runs his 427-powered C5 Z06 in ECTA land-speed racing, at OPTIMA® street car events, and at a mix of autocross, drag racing, and track days.
How to Use Valve Lift to Determine a Cam’s Base-Circle & Find the Right Pushrod Length for a Chevy LS (or Any Engine)
Longer pushrods are required with non-adjustable rockers when lift is increased. Why? To increase lift, we need to reduce the base circle and the lifter rides lower in the lifter bore. When […]
Building a 5.3 LS for a Dirt Late Model LS Racing Class: An Interview, Dyno Results & Engine Parts List
It’s no secret that racing a Dirt Late Model has become expensive over the years—which, if we’re being frank, means it has become out of reach for many grassroots racers. […]
What is Land Speed Racing & What Do You Need to Get Started?
If you’ve ever dreamed of hitting ever-higher speeds in a competitive—yet friendly—environment, then take a close look at Land Speed Racing. For starters, you don’t need to head to the […]
Parts Bin: Switch Your Firing Order with a Summit Racing Pro 4-7 Swap Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam for the SBC
A four-seven firing order swap is becoming an increasingly popular upgrade for engine builders looking to squeeze more performance from a Small Block Chevy engine. Never heard of it? Basically, […]
Parts Bin: Get a Longer, Better Seal Using Summit Racing Pro GPX Gas Ported Piston Rings in Your Performance Engine
Recently, OnAllCylinders contributor Jeff Smith wrote an in-depth article on the benefits of gas ported piston rings, specifically as an alternative to gas ported pistons. The article talks about some […]
Project White Lightning Update 5: Summit Racing’s Tesla Sets Land Speed Records at ECTA Standing Mile!
Whether it’s gas, diesel, or electric, Summit Racing’s going to find a way to hot rod every vehicle it gets its hands on. So when Summit Racing introduced us to […]
What We Got Right (& Wrong) About the Z06 & LT2 in Our C8 Corvette Speculation Story from 2+ Years Ago
We ran an article way back in April of 2019 in anticipation of the all-new mid-engine C8 Corvette release. The story evaluated some potential technologies featured in the Vette’s nascent […]
Project White Lightning Update 4: Summit Racing’s Upgraded Tesla Goes Back to the Autocross Course
Whether it’s gas, diesel, or electric, Summit Racing’s going to find a way to hot rod every vehicle it gets its hands on. So when Summit Racing introduced us to […]
Project White Lightning Update 3: The Summit Racing Tesla Model 3 Gets New Wheels & Tires
Whether it’s gas, diesel, or electric, Summit Racing’s going to find a way to hot rod every vehicle it gets its hands on. So when Summit Racing introduced us to White […]