This week in our Mailbag, the Summit Racing tech department is troubleshooting bearing-clearance measurement and engine-cranking issues in a small block Chevy. Q: I’m building a 350 Chevy engine and have a problem. When I torque the main bearings down, the crank is very hard to turn over. When I install the connecting rods, the starter
Brittany Force raced to the Top Fuel victory for her first win of the season Sunday at the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Matt Hagan in Funny Car, and Erica Enders in Pro Stock, also notched victories in their respective categories at the ninth of 24 events on the 2017
These fully integrated supercharger kits from Sprintex USA can squeeze as much as 54-percent more horsepower from your engine, depending on your particular application. Sprintex supercharger kits feature a twin-screw compressor that significantly boosts the torque output of off-road machines at lower rpm, said Summit Racing tech advisor Carl Pritts, who explained that lower discharge temperatures
When it comes to choosing a carburetor, there are lots of things to consider: airflow, choke style, and secondary type, to name a few. But what about the physical height of the carburetor? The main reason carburetor height is important is hood clearance, especially on certain applications such as Corvettes, and big block Chevelles and Camaros. Most air cleaners and intake manifolds are listed with
The Chevrolet Impala has been produced off and on since 1958. We are currently in the 10th generation of the popular make and model, and in its third continuous production run which began in 2000 after a four-year hiatus. We’ll be saving the late-model Impala Ride Guides for some future OnAllCylinders article, and taking this
Auxiliary lighting is one of the fastest growing accessory markets in the aftermarket industry. This is especially true when talking about off-road lighting for trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Spot and flood lights, in particular, provide much-needed additional light when your rig goes off the beaten path. Spot lights deliver a concentrated beam of light over a long
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 also. The cam is a Competition Cams 260H grind with matched lifter, pushrods, and rocker arms. I also installed a new oil pump. The problem
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesday, we often share a notable parking lot find—another benefit
DECKED truck bed storage systems have become increasingly popular as a method of improving the utility of pickup trucks and vans. Equally useful for contractors storing tools and supplies as they are for outdoor sportsman storing hunting and fishing equipment, DECKED truck bed organizers are made in the USA, and built to last for as long
Q: I have a question about engine compression. What would the following compression ratios be in terms of pounds per square inch (psi) of cylinder pressure? 8:1 compression 9:1 compression 10:1 compression 11.1 compression The reference engine is a small block Chevy 350 bored .030 inches over. A: Cylinder compression and cylinder pressure are not directly related
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