Mailbag: Finding a Transaxle & Turbo for a Lotus with a Ford Engine Swap
Q: I have a 1970 Lotus Europa S2. It’s a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive car. With a little cutting and welding, I managed to take a Ford 302 (bored .30 over) and […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting Unwanted Lifter Noise
Q: Last year, I rebuilt my Ford 300 cubic-inch straight-six engine. The head was shaved .010”, the valve seats were reground, and the crank resized. The block was bored and cleaned […]
Mailbag: Mass Airflow Sensor Calibration vs. Fuel Injector Size
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing calibrating MAF sensors for your fuel injector size. J.S. Franklin, TN Q: I have […]
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 […]
Harley-Davidson’s Got a New, Smaller 975cc Version of its Revolution Max V-Twin Engine That’s Making 90 HP
These are interesting times over at The Motor Company. And it looks like they’re about to get interesting-er. On the heels of a few other fresh designs, Harley-Davidson’s newest model […]
Hot Rod’s “Project X” 1957 Chevy Bel Air is Reborn (Again) and This Time it’s Fully Electric
Readers of Hot Rod Magazine will undoubtedly be familiar with Project X. For decades, this classic 1957 Chevy Bel Air has been a rolling test mule for a near-endless parade […]
OnAllCylinders Podcast: Hello ZZ632! Chevrolet Performance’s New 1,000+ HP Crate Engine (Guest Bill Martens from Chevrolet Performance)
Update November 1, 2021: You can now order the ZZ632/1000! Click here to see the Chevy Performance ZZ632/1000 crate engine specs, including current pricing, at Summit Racing’s website. *** Update […]
Dorman Offers Low-Cost Fix for High Oil-Consuming Modern GM Engines
Editor’s Note: The following article was written by the smart folks at Dorman Auto Parts, which has been around since 1918, specializing in quality OE-fit replacement parts. You can read […]
Mailbag: Explaining Gasoline Octane Ratings
Q: What do the different gasoline octane ratings mean? … A: The octane rating measures the performance of a particular fuel blend. The higher the number, the more compression it […]
See Vintage Nitro Funny Cars at Super Summit 2017 in Norwalk
In the 1970s and 1980s, alcohol funny cars were the kings of the quarter-mile. Nostalgia funny cars provide a step back in time, while still providing racetrack thrills even by […]