Video: How to Set Lifter Pre-Load on a Small Block Chevy Engine
Watch this video from Power Nation and Summit Racing, and let tech expert and OnAllCylinders contributor Jeff Smith show you how to set lifter pre-load on a small block Chevy […]
Ford to End NHRA Professional Drag Racing Sponsorships After 2014 Season
Ford Racing has announced that the 2014 season will be its last as sponsor of John Force—and all other professional drag racing teams. The company says it is ending its […]
Photo Gallery: Southwest Ohio Cars & Coffee Season Opener, April 2023
West Chester, Ohio – One of our favorite local Cars & Coffee shows kicked off its 2023 season this past weekend. Not only is it a well-run event (hat tip […]
Locking, Sealed Dipsticks—There’s More There Than Meets the Eye
There are all sorts of different engine oil dipsticks out there, and a trip to SummitRacing.com will reveal plenty of them. Some are stock replacements, some incorporate slick braided housings, […]
The Forgotten Warrior: Chevy 305 (5.0L) Small Block V8 Performance Upgrades
Try this experiment the next time you are sitting around the garage or online, talking about small block Chevy performance. When everyone is talking about DZ302s, 365 hp 327s, and […]
422 Cubes of Small Block Thunder, Part 2: Oiling System, Valvetrain & Induction
In Part One of our 700 horsepower small block Chevy build, Mr. Mavrigian got into prep of the Dart SHP block and Scat/Icon rotating assembly as well as installing the […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Force Wins #150; Rookie Prock & Hartford Win in Seattle
John Force powered to his 150th Funny Car win on Sunday, rolling to the milestone victory at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA near Seattle. While […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Tune a Holley Street Avenger Carburetor for High Altitude Operation
My 670 cfm Holley Street Avenger carburetor on my 427ci Cobra engine (small block Stroker) has never worked properly since I have owned it. Just as your articles on tuning […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Blueprint for a Budget Small Block Chevy Build
I want to build a mild, 350ci small-block Chevy for a ’77 Chevy pickup I’ll use as a daily driver. The trans will be a TH-350 with a stock torque […]
Mailbag: How to Get 400+ Horsepower from a Chevy 400 Engine
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at ways to make over 400 horsepower from a small block Chevy […]