Following rules isn’t always fun, and being unique often sounds appealing. But when it comes to torque sequences and recommended torque specifications, doing the “boring,” rule-following thing is strongly encouraged, as that is how we achieve good, reliable seals. Torque specifications vary by fastener brand, the lubricants we use, and other things. But the correct head bolt
General Motors’ LS (Gen. III/IV) series of engines is the engine swap king these days. In addition to the parade of factory LS-powered late-model cars, you’ll find LS engines in old-school street rods, resto-modded vintage muscle cars, classic trucks, and even asphalt-chewing race cars. There are three ways to make an LS swap happen. You can supply your own LS-equipped donor
The GMC Sierra is a great truck to grab on the cheap. There were a lot of engine options for the 2012 year, like the 4.3L Vortec V6, and V8s in 5.3L and 6.2L. One of the great features of the 2012 model year is that it’s towards the end of the generation, so engineers have
Hundreds of cars showed up at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, OH September 11 to kick off Hot Rod Drag Week 2016, and a handful less made it to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH two days later. Although Norwalk is only about 90 miles north of Columbus, the Drag Week route made drivers take a
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. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another benefit
Congress is back at work after a seven-week recess. To mark lawmakers’ return from recess, SEMA has drafted a new letter urging members of Congress to take immediate action to further the progress of the RPM Act. The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act) was drafted to make clear that the Clean Air
The longer diesel fuel sits in your fuel system and tank, the more it can become contaminated with water, sludge, and solidify into gel which restricts fuel flow and robs power from your engine, says Summit Racing tech adviser Carl Pritts. Diesel fuel pumps are an effective way to keep diesel fuel clean. In this video
Q: I have a question about a 1966 Mustang with a 289 V8. I have rebuilt the engine and replaced the stock heads with a set of 1968 302 heads rebuilt by a local machine shop. I replaced the cam with one whose specs match the ones recommended by Edelbrock for use with its Performer
Now that the temperature is heating up and my engine seems to be running hotter, I’m reading all kinds of stuff on the internet about different coolants. I’ve also seen claims about additives you can just pour in and the engine will run cooler. Do any of these work? D.P. Jeff Smith: Over the years,
[portfolio_slideshow id=56649] When Chevy’s entry into the ponycar sweepstakes roared into dealerships on September 12, 1966, no one could have predicted how passionate people would become about the Camaro nameplate. After 50 years and six generations, the Camaro mystique burns hotter than ever. Just ask Camaro owners about each thumbs-up they get when idling at
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