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 […]
Top Class 565 (Part 3): Finishing Touches and Dyno Results (with Video)!
In our Top Class 565 (part two), we showcased cylinder head and valvetrain assembly for Trick Flow’s 565-cubic-inch big block Chevy. This time around, we’re gonna find out what this […]
Factory Five/Summit Racing Mk4 Build (Part 1): Front Suspension and Steering
When Summit Racing chose to a build a Sixties-style Cobra roadster, focusing solely on the past was not an option. This project not only captures the sound and fury of […]
How to Choose an Alternator
Good thing: Kickin’ audio system with megawatt amps, big subs, zillions of speakers, crossovers, and enough wire to hook up your average city. Bad thing: Melted, smoking, fried vehicle electrical […]