Q: I built a 6-71 supercharged 355 c.i.d. Chevy. It ran fine for two summers until I took the car to the track to dial it in. On the fourth pass, the engine misfired through the blower. The blow-off valves on the supercharger intake manifold released like they were supposed to. When I got back to
Q: I have a Ford 428 engine and I’m installing AN fittings on the heater hoses. The fitting that goes to the intake manifold requires a standpipe. How can I install a standpipe on an AN fitting? A: Normally you’d have to piece together several fittings to get the results you’re looking for. However, JOES
Steve Torrence raced his way to Top Fuel victory Sunday in the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, NC. Ron Capps in Funny Car, Chris McGaha in Pro Stock, and LE Tonglet in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also winners in their respective categories at the sixth event on the 2017 NHRA
Model year 2020 is likely when the newly resurrected Jeep Wrangler pickup will mark Jeep’s return to the truck category, according to Detroit News reports saying production will begin in the second half of 2019. As Jeep Wrangler and pickup truck enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the unveiling, those sneaky guys at SpiedBilde captured what appears
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. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
Dale Earnhardt Jr.—NASCAR’s most-popular driver for 14 consecutive years—will retire after the 2017 racing season, Hendrick Motorsports announced today. Earnhardt is 42. He missed the final 18 races of 2016 due to a concussion, missed two races in 2012 because of multiple concussions, and appears to be walking away from a Hall of Fame racing
Are solid sway bars stronger than hollow sway bars? It’s a frequently asked question from people preparing to make upgrades to their vehicle’s suspension because upgrading to a high performance sway bar is among the fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective ways to improve handling and control on a muscle car or classic vehicle. As you’ll see
Q: I need a set of Chevy small block motor mounts for my 1969 Camaro. I’ve been told there are two sizes available. How do I determine which size is correct? A: In the early years, Chevy used two different motor mounts. The “short and wide” version measures 2⅝ inches between the ears, and 1¾ inches from the
Bo Butner captured his first career Pro Stock win Sunday at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, TX, surely to the delight of his KB Racing teammates—Team Summit’s Jason Line and Greg Anderson. Top Fuel’s Leah Prichett won her third race of the season, and defending Funny Car champion Ron Capps took
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