Q: I have a 355-cubic-inch small block Chevy. The carburetor is a Holley 1850, 600 cfm with manual choke and vacuum secondaries. My problem is, the secondaries won’t open at any speed or rpm. When I hit the accelerator, I actually get a bog and have to let up. I can accelerate the car fairly well
Jason Line made if four in a row for Team Summit in Pro Stock, Alexis DeJoria made it three in a row for the ladies, and Antron Brown returned to championship form Sunday at the NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, NV. In a Pro Stock battle of fuel-injected Chevrolet Camaros, two-time world champion Line defeated KB
A couple of years ago, we couldn’t have dreamed of it. Progress in the diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba has opened up a world of new possibilities, including sanctioned drag racing in Cuba. We’ll say it again: Racing in Cuba! If rumors are to be believed, a major sanctioning body is planning
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 the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
If you’re planning on, or thinking about, replacing your vehicle’s stock hood hinges with aftermarket hinges, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s video, the crew at Eddie Motorsports — the industry’s largest maker of billet aluminum aftermarket hood hinges (currently 38 different models of cars and trucks) — is going to show you how to install
Q: I’m putting together a disc brake system for a custom build. What can you tell me about setting up brake pedal ratio for optimum performance? Also, what can you tell me about master cylinders? Specifically, what do I need to know about the bore size of the master cylinder? A: On average, brake pedal ratio should range from
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: Broken bolts happen to novice and seasoned mechanics alike. The key to removing them without further damage is having
You’ve probably heard about the 2017 Camaro ZL1. By most accounts, though, Chevrolet caught everyone off-guard by unveiling a convertible version of the ZL1 at the New York Auto Show. The drop-top essentially combines all the features of the ZL1 coupe with a removable roof. This includes the supercharged 6.2L V8, which churns out 640 horsepower and 640 ft.-lbs.
Spring has sprung in the northern hemisphere, and temperatures are rising. While that’s mostly good, higher temps do force us to think about our vehicles’ cooling needs, to preserve the good health of auto parts prone to high-heat damage, and to maximize performance. In today’s video, the crew at Performance Automatic — a manufacturer of high
Q: I’ve purchased a new harmonic balancer for the small block in my 1965 Mustang. There are three separate sets of degree marks on the balancer. Which should I use to set my ignition timing? A: Ford used three different Top Dead Center (TDC) locations on its small block engines. So, some harmonic balancers have three sets
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