Mailbag: What Drivetrain Combo Will Maximize Efficiency in My Worn-Out 350 Small Block Engine?
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 recommending a drivetrain combo to breathe more energy and efficiency into a tired old 350 small block V8 engine. Q: I have a 1972 Impala with a tired 350 engine, Turbo Hydra-Matic
NHRA Wrap-Up: Kalitta, Hight, T. Gray & Krawiec Win Carolina Nats
Doug Kalitta powered to his first career victory at zMAX Dragway Sunday at the 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals. Robert Hight in Funny Car, Tanner Gray in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also victorious in their respective categories at the first of six playoff events during the NHRA Mello Yello
Spy Shots: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
This may be our best look yet at the new Jeep Wrangler JL. More importantly, this particular test mule appears to carry Rubicon trim, as evidenced by the rock sliders under the door sills. Up front you can plainly see the face of the new Wrangler JL. Key details are the integrated LED lights in
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Will My New EFI System Work With My Setup?
I just bought the EZ-EFI and I’m still waiting for delivery. I have a 455 Pontiac. For the last couple of days, I’ve been reading up on it (should’ve done that first) and it doesn’t sound like it’s going to work for me. The only thing the salesman said is that it will work is
Top Fan Ride of August: Diego’s 1971 Chevy Camaro Z28
What comes to mind when you think of Brazil—perhaps Rio’s Carnival, rain forests, or samba music? Well, after seeing Diego’s 1971 Chevy Camaro, hopefully you’ll add fire-breathing muscle cars to that list. As you would imagine, living in Brazil means that classic American cars are hard to find. So at 18-years-old, when Diego spotted a
Autocross Insider: Nathan Popp Recounts 2017 SCCA CAM Challenge
Editor’s Note: Nathan Popp, 17, is the son of champion autocrosser and road racer Danny Popp. In his second OnAllCylinders story, Nathan recounts his experience at the SCCA’s 2017 CAM Challenge East. We’ll look forward to sharing more of Nathan’s autocross experiences and car setup tips in the future. … BUNKER HILL, IN — The 2017
The Hottest Rides and Gearhead Photos from Instagram (#summitracing) – September 2017
As the summer transitions into fall, some of you are getting your last cruises in before the weather turns cold while others are already prepping for their winter projects. The OnAllCylinders staff went to Instagram to find out what you’re up to. We filtered by the Instagram tag #summitracing and here’s what we found. Our selections
Summit Racing Announces Date for Texas Grand Opening
Summit Racing announced plans for its new Arlington, TX facility over a year ago. Now company officials have announced the dates and plans for the official Grand Opening. Summit Racing will host a Grand Opening celebration Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1. Attendees will get exclusive event discounts on in-store purchases, plus they’ll be greeted
Video: Top 10 Reasons for Camshaft and Lifter Failure
Camshafts are often erroneously blamed for valvetrain problems. Our friends at COMP Cams set the record straight in today’s video. It highlights several critical issues that are related to camshaft or lifter failure, but aren’t the fault of the cam or lifters—things like coil bind, oil contamination, and mechanical interference. More importantly, this video delves
Mailbag: Solving Ignition and Oil Pressure Issues on a Swapped Small Block Chevy Engine
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 troubleshooting ignition problems on an uncooperative small block Chevy swapped into a Monte Carlo. Q: I own a 1984 Monte Carlo SS with a stock 350 out of a 1974 4×4 pickup




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