Video: How to Choose a Camshaft for Ford 5.0L
In this 15-minute Quick Flicks video, the gang at Summit Racing takes the guesswork out of choosing a camshaft for your Ford 5.0L, providing some general guidelines for choosing a cam […]
Mailbag: A Grand Plan for Boosting a Small Chevy
P.W. • Rosholt, WI Q: I have a 1984 Chevy Z28 Camaro with an HO 305 engine and 5-speed transmission. I want to increase horsepower and gas mileage while staying […]
Head Games (Part 4): Everything You Need to Know About Vortec Heads
Vortec cylinder head castings first hit the high performance scene in 1996 and provided GM owners a healthy, budget-friendly option for boosting horsepower. According to Summit Racing, Vortec heads still […]
Mailbag: Nitrous or Not?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking single- vs. dual-stage nitrous. D.T. • Frackville, PA Q: My daughter and […]
Two-Valve Twist: Trick Flow Heads Add 100 Extra Horses to a 4.6L 2V
For owners of Ford 4.6L and 5.4L Two-Valve modular V8s, the wait for a true performance cylinder head ended in 2009. That’s when Trick Flow Specialties introduced the Twisted Wedge […]
Video: A Closer Look at the MSD Atomic LS EFI System
Thinking about an LS swap? Then you owe it to yourself to check out MSD’s new Atomic LS EFI Fuel Injection System. We did when we were at the SEMA […]
Head Games (Part 3): The Role of Valve Size in Cylinder Head Selection
In the first two installments of our Head Games video series, we covered the importance of combustion chamber size and intake runner configuration when choosing cylinder heads. In this video, […]
Mailbag: Reusable Chevy Bolt-Ons
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re covering carry-over parts from a stock 305 to a Chevrolet Performance 350. M.B. • […]
Head Games (Part 2): Understanding Principles of Combustion Chamber Design
In Head Games (Part 1), we covered the importance of cylinder head intake runner size and design. Now we’re going to look at another key factor in choosing the right […]
Mailbag: Locating a Donor for a Hotrod Transplant
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re swapping IROC-Z components into a 1980s Monte Carlo. Q: I’m restoring a […]