Mailbag: The Math Formula for Determining Carburetor Size
Q: I am in the process of rebuilding my small block Chevy and am looking for the formula to figure out the proper size carburetor. Do you know it? If […]
Ask Away! With Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting Lockup Converter Problems on a 700R4 Transmission
I recently purchased a’71 Camaro with a small-block and a 700R4 overdrive trans. The guy who I bought it from said the trans has a lockup converter and that everything […]
Mailbag: A Formula for a Mopar 318 Engine Build
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re calculating compression ratios and cylinder head volume […]
Mailbag: Why Does My 427 Engine Stop Increasing Power at 4,000 RPM?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re exploring why a 427 c.i.d. big block Chevy engine […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Dangerous Front-Wheel Shake in a Vintage Chevy II
I have a Chevy II with a 355 cubic inch small-block and a Muncie four-speed. Over the years, I’ve made some small suspension modifications with Global West De-A-Lum bushings. On […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting Timing Problems on a Pontiac 400 Engine
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re troubleshooting timing issues on a 400 c.i.d. engine swapped […]
Mailbag: Engine-Swap Tips for a Mild-Performance Chevy Camaro with a 305
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about swapping a 350 crate engine into an […]
Mailbag: Aluminum vs. Steel Roller Rocker Arms in High-Mileage Fleet Vehicles
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about aluminum vs. steel roller rockers and rocker […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Explaining 6-, 8-, and 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Gearing
I see where Summit Racing lists a TCI transmission that was originally a 4L80E – but they list it as a six-speed transmission. I’ve heard a little about this—did they […]
Mailbag: Camshaft, Torque Converter & Gear Ratio Recommendations for an Foxbody Mustang
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re recommending a camshaft, torque converter, and rear-axle gear ratio […]