Ask Away: Diagnosing Excessive Distributor Noise
I have a question. My 1970 SS Chevelle has a 350 crate motor. When I start the engine now, there is a loud whiney sound coming from my distributor. Is […]
Quick Tech: The Great Holley and Hooker LS Swap Guide
Thinking about swapping an LS engine into an early Camaro or Nova? It’s not exactly like fitting the proverbial square peg into a round hole, but you will need to […]
Mailbag: Achieving Proper Cylinder Head-to-Manifold Seal in 6 Easy Steps
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re exploring a technique for proper intake manifold-to-cylinder head sealing. C.M. Chicago, IL Q: I […]
Quick Tech: How to Read a Vacuum Gauge to Pinpoint Engine Problems
A vacuum gauge is an invaluable resource for tracking down engine issues. The key is understanding what your gauge is trying to tell you. We’ve put together this quick-guide to […]
A 552-Cubic-Inch Ford V12? It’s True—Get the Story and See the Dyno Results Here!
The goal was simple: Create the 1960s-era LeMans race engine that Ford never built. That’s what Jan Baker did with two Ford 302 blocks and three Ford Cleveland cylinder heads—and swears it […]
Weight Plan (Part 2): How to Properly Place Ballast for Drag Racing
Plenty of racers use ballast to meet specific class weight breaks. Clever racers use the ballast as a tool to effectively tune the car too. As we covered in Weight […]
Project X-BOX Update: Infographic and Interview with Lead Fabricator Nathan Durst
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything on Denny Terzich’s Project X-BOX 1955 Chevy. Apparently, it’s because Terzich and his team have been so hard at work getting the […]
Budget Makeover: VHT’s 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
Restoring a classic muscle car can get expensive. The key to keeping costs down is finding a project that’s in good running condition. If you’re fortunate enough to find a mainly […]
Mailbag: Cam Duration and Piston-to-Valve Clearance–and How they Relate
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining camshaft duration and piston-to-valve clearance. D.W. Nova Scotia, Canada Q: I have a […]
Ask Away: How Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Affects Cam Idle (Hint: You May Not Like It)
A friend of mine just added an EZ-EFI 2.0 EFI to his big-block Camaro and while it runs great, it has definitely lost much of its old rumpy cam idle […]