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 helping a reader time his engine. Q: I have a 1956 Chevy with a 300-horsepower 350. It’s hooked up to, and sends power to, a 12-bolt rear axle with 4.11 gears. My
Ron Capps won his seventh race of 2017 and reclaimed the Funny Car points lead Sunday at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, PA. Brittany Force in Top Fuel, Bo Butner in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle, were also winner in their respective categories at the second
(Updated 10/09/2018) [Editor’s Note: You can find a comprehensive list of every LS and Vortec engine spec guide and upgrade guide we’ve published to date by scrolling to the bottom of this article.] … Chevrolet introduced the automotive world to the LS engine with the launch of the LS1 in the 1997 Corvette C5. It
So, you’re heading to the junkyard to see what LS engines are available for your next project? Here’s a handy guide that links specific GM vehicles to the LS-series engine found under each one’s hood. The GM LS family is quite large, broken into Generation III/IV, so don’t be surprised when you see overlap and
Proper break-in is absolutely essential to the life of a hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft. The procedure for breaking in a hydraulic flat-tappet cam however, is different than that of a roller cam. (If you want to read more about breaking in a roller cam, check out this post.) The folks at Edelbrock just released a video
With $155,000 worth of prize money up for grabs, the racing was intense during last weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. You can read more about the event and the results here. From blistering-fast Pro Mods to tire-melting Outlaws, over 100 racers competed in three days
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 recommending a drivetrain combo to breathe more energy and efficiency into a tired old 350 small block V8 engine. Q: I have a 1972 Impala with a tired 350 engine, Turbo Hydra-Matic
Doug Kalitta powered to his first career victory at zMAX Dragway Sunday at the 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals. Robert Hight in Funny Car, Tanner Gray in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also victorious in their respective categories at the first of six playoff events during the NHRA Mello Yello
This may be our best look yet at the new Jeep Wrangler JL. More importantly, this particular test mule appears to carry Rubicon trim, as evidenced by the rock sliders under the door sills. Up front you can plainly see the face of the new Wrangler JL. Key details are the integrated LED lights in
Camshafts are often erroneously blamed for valvetrain problems. Our friends at COMP Cams set the record straight in today’s video. It highlights several critical issues that are related to camshaft or lifter failure, but aren’t the fault of the cam or lifters—things like coil bind, oil contamination, and mechanical interference. More importantly, this video delves
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