Mailbag: Possible Causes and Cures for the (Vehicle) Shakes
Q: I have a third-gen Camaro with a rebuilt 305. I can’t drive over 80 miles-per-hour without the whole car shaking. I have tried different brands and widths of wheels […]
Mailbag: Making Marine Muscle
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking forward to warmer weather by helping with a marine engine build. Check […]
Mailbag: Maximizing Mustang Mods
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. Last week, we tackled a rich air/fuel condition. This week, we’re helping maximize some already-potent Mustang […]
Mailbag: More Solutions for a Rich Air/Fuel Mixture
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. Last week, we tackled a rich air/fuel condition. This week, we’re revisiting the popular subject and […]
Mailbag: Rocker Arm Ratio…What Does it Mean?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re covering rocker arm ratio and how it affects performance. S.B. • Atlanta, GA […]
Mailbag: A Grand Plan for Boosting a Small Chevy
P.W. • Rosholt, WI Q: I have a 1984 Chevy Z28 Camaro with an HO 305 engine and 5-speed transmission. I want to increase horsepower and gas mileage while staying […]
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. • […]
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 […]
Mailbag: Diagnosing Cam & Distributor Gear Wear
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week we take on premature camshaft and distributor gear wear.. T.H. • Loveland, CO Q: […]
Mailbag: Fighting the “Uphill Battle”
G.S. • Mt. Sterling, OH Q: I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3L, 5-speed. When I drive on flat roads the truck runs fine, but it struggles when I hit hills. […]