You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about aluminum vs. steel roller rockers and rocker ratio in daily-driven, high-mileage fleet vehicles. Q: I have some questions concerning the use of aluminum roller rockers on a street engine with a stock-type
The second-generation Corvette has had a huge impact on the world of hot rodding. The 1963 Sting Ray brought independent rear suspension into the mix. The 1965 model year introduced big block power into the Corvette equation and helped bring four-wheel disc brakes to America. Then there’s the 1967 Corvette—the second generation Vette that was
Gasoline or E85 ethanol-blended fuel? David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich at Engine Masters wanted to find out which makes more power and by how much. So they grabbed a 489-cubic-inch, 13.5:1 compression big block Chevy, teamed up with our partners at Summit Racing for a couple of key parts, and started playing. To ensure a level playing
Pro Stocker Bo Butner wasted little time proving to racing fans that last year’s championship was no fluke when he captured his sixth career win Sunday at the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Pomona, CA. Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta and Funny Car’s Matt Hagan were also winners Sunday
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could control the color of your vehicle’s LED lighting via your smartphone?
I see where Summit Racing lists a TCI transmission that was originally a 4L80E – but they list it as a six-speed transmission. I’ve heard a little about this—did they add two more gears to the transmission? How is this different from the GM 6L80E transmission that is used in the Corvette or in the
In the first installment of our ’68 Mustang project build, we detailed the pre-install prep on our 408 cubic-inch Windsor from BluePrint Engines that would replace the original 289. Now it’s time to get it under the hood along with all the supporting parts that will help get the most power and reliability out of
This is an engine specification guide for General Motors’ fifth-generation LT1 engine that launched in 2014. GM has built three engines designated as the LT1: 1970-72 – Gen. I, 5.7L, small block (technically, the first-gen. was written as “LT-1”) 1991-97 – Gen. II, 5.7L, small block 2014-present – Gen. V, 6.2L, small block The new LT1 is the Gen.
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. On Wednesday, we often share a notable parking lot find—another benefit of being powered by
Variety was the theme for January 2018. Our Top 10 Facebook fan rides from January (in terms of likes and shares) has representatives from many different vehicle brands and types and includes several build styles. Now you can help us determine which is the #1 fan ride for all of January by voting for your favorite
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