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
Got a classic 1920s to 1950s-era vehicle? Then you probably know a thing or two about blind spots. Stylish as they are, vintage cars and trucks aren’t known to have excellent visibility from the driver’s seat. The fix (if you can call it that) had been to graft on clunky late-model side mirrors. That method
Camshafts and lifters are available in two basic formats—roller and flat tappet. And then within those two formats, they can either be of the mechanical (solid), or hydraulic variety. Fair enough. That should come as no surprise to most people reading this. But what makes up a flat tappet lifter? They’re typically hollow steel and
(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
“Holy Schnikes!” The entire staff at OnAllCylinders erupted in that famous line from 1995’s seminal film “Tommy Boy” when today’s Lot Shot rolled onto our pavement. For those unfamiliar with the cinematic masterpiece, the movie stars Chris Farley, David Spade, and a 1967 Plymouth GTX. Unlike the Tommy Boy GTX however, this one is in
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
NORWALK, OH — Powerful performances were in the spotlight at the Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit this past weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. On the line was a pudgy $155,500 purse, including $66,600 for the event’s quickest and fastest category, ProLine Pro Mod. In Pro Mod action, Melanie Salemi secured a 5.71-second pass
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