Ah, the carburetor. For some guys, it’s a symbol of American automotive performance…a genuine hot rodder’s answer to the “evils” of modern fuel injection. For others, it’s a source of great intimidation and frustration. But it doesn’t have to be. With help from the tech experts at Summit Racing, we’re sharing some typical cures to
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a reader overhaul his Rat motor for street/strip performance. G.T. • Keaau, HI Q: I have 1973 454 big block Chevy. It has 8.5:1 compression, stock oval port cylinder heads, a Crane PowerMax camshaft, an Edelbrock Performer
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on SummitRacing.com on 12/22/2011. [portfolio_slideshow id=5082] When most kids were playing in sandboxes, Scott Benson was playing in an old truck cab that his dad, Don, brought home and put in the backyard for him. When most kids were trading sandwiches and toys, Scott was trading and selling real
There’s no time like the present to get out and enjoy shows, cruise-ins, and races. And by enjoy the races, we mean actually go out and race. If you’ve never gone racing—or if you’ve never fully understood bracket racing—this post is intended to nudge you toward the starting line. Truth is you don’t need a
Few things can make a kid go from happy to sad more quickly than these three words: “batteries not included.” After all, the latest electronic toy or gadget is useless without fresh batteries—and that’s why you’d never give an electronic gift without a good set of batteries, right? Right? The same principle applies to your
[portfolio_slideshow id=4882] Check out hundreds of photos from Super Summit, which took place at Summit Racing world headquarters in Ohio. Meanwhile, half a world away… We thought this would be a great time to do a total 180 and show you what’s happening on the opposite side of the world from America’s Heartland—down under in Australia.
Mopar or no car. So many enthusiasts subscribe to this life philosophy. And while we appreciate just about anything with an internal combustion engine, and even a few things without, we salute your passion for all things Mopar. We have some photos from Summit Racing’s 2012 All Mopar Show in Tallmadge, OH. And we hope
If the rotating assembly is the heart and soul of your engine, then the camshaft is the brain. The camshaft controls the movement of the entire valvetrain. The right cam will produce excellent power right where you want it, maintain good drivability, create decent vacuum for power brakes, and even deliver the loping idle you
The Detroit muscle car wars are back—and they’re once again spilling on to the dragstrip. NHRA officials have announced the formation of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown at the 2012 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto Plus at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, August 29-September 3, adding even more excitement to the biggest, richest
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re providing tips on proper engine break-in. Bill M. • Summit, IL Q: I have a Chevy big block that I’m going to use specifically for drag racing. I was wondering, what is the best way to break-in a
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