Mailbag: Matching Compression, Timing & Octane to Prevent Detonation
Q: I am in the process of rebuilding a Chevy 350 small block as a 383 stroker. I am going to put the engine in a 1967 Camaro SS. I plan on […]
Mailbag: What’s Causing My Engine to Misfire?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the cause of misfiring. Q: I have a Chevy truck. It […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: When and How to Update (and Upgrade) the Charging System in a Classic Car
I just bought my first car, a ’64 Chevelle with a 283 small-block and a Powerglide trans. The engine runs well, but I’m concerned that when I put the engine […]
Mailbag: Sniffing Out Potential Causes for Hard Starts
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the cause of hard starting and gasoline odor. Q: I have […]
Mailbag: What’s Causing Gasoline to Leak into My Oil?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the source of gasoline in oil. Q: My 351 Cleveland engine is […]
Mailbag: Guidelines for Choosing Rod Length and Piston Wristpin Height
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re focusing on connecting rod length and piston wristpin height. Q: I have a […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Examining Timing Advance in Street vs. Race Engines
Do you know of or are you a good source for questions about timing? I’m not talking about the basics. I think I have that figured out. A question I […]
Mailbag: The 9 Things You Should Know Before Ordering a Camshaft
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re discussing what you need to know when choosing a new camshaft. Q: I […]
Mailbag: How to Run Dual Ignitions for Added Reliability
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining a double ignition setup. Q: I have a V8 engine with a single ignition […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Decode a COMP Cams Camshaft
I purchased a used hydraulic roller camshaft from a friend that was originally used in an LS1 engine. My buddy says it’s a mild cam that’s bigger than a stock […]