Mailbag: Tracking Down the Source of Engine Misfire
Q: I have a 402 big block motor in my Chevy truck. It runs great from 1,800-2,000 rpm, on up. It has a Crane RV cam, Edelbrock Performer intake, and Performer heads. The rest is stock Chevy and pretty new (10,000 miles). At idle, it has a bad miss on cylinders 5 and 7 (we put the
Hoonigan Again: Ken Block Set to Unleash Gymkhana Escort
In 2014, Ken Block unveiled his all-wheel drive 1965 Mustang. This year Block and his Hoonigan Team have revived Block’s 1978 Ford Escort MK2 RS rally car. Block purchased the car in 2008 and over the past several years gave it the Hoonigan treatment which includes flat black paint, a wide body kit, a 2.5L high revving
Mailbag: Choosing the Right Carburetor for Supercharged Applications
Q: I plan on installing a supercharger in the near future and I’m not sure what carburetor to use. Do I need to upgrade from my current carburetor to a larger carb to get the most from the blower? Are there any special tuning measures I need to take? A: Much depends on the intended use of your vehicle. If your blown
NHRA Wrap-Up: Crampton, Worsham, Enders & Savoie Score Wins at NHRA FallNationals
ENNIS, TX–Erica Enders became the winningest female in a single season in NHRA history with her victory in Pro Stock Sunday at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Richie Crampton (Top Fuel), Del Worsham (Funny Car) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also victorious at the 22nd of 24 events of the 2015 NHRA Mello
Mailbag: Diagnosing Insufficient Oil Pressure & Oil Starvation
Q: I have a 1985 Camaro Z/28 with the 305 TPI in it. When I was just cruising around, I glanced at my oil pressure gauge. One minute it was normal, the next it registered zero! As I was driving home, I noticed the gauge would register 5 psi at around 3,500 rpm, so I knew
Operation Appreciation 2015: Summit Racing, Harley-Davidson NHRA Racers to Visit Troops Overseas
Summit Racing Equipment and Armed Forces Entertainment have announced preparation for 2015’s “Operation Appreciation,” the annual journey by Summit Racing and Harley-Davidson racers to visit American troops stationed overseas. Operation Appreciation is made possible by Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE). The trip caps off a full season of on-track competition and has become a much anticipated
Parts Bin: Trick Flow PowerPort 240 Heads for Big Block Mopar
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: Trick Flow PowerPort® 240 Cylinder Heads for Big Block Mopar Trick Flow has taken its high performance act
Mailbag: Matching Compression, Timing & Octane to Prevent Detonation
Q: I am in the process of rebuilding a Chevy 350 small block as a 383 stroker. I am going to put the engine in a 1967 Camaro SS. I plan on using a dual quad intake and stock cylinder heads. My question is this: Should I run a piston compression ratio around 10:1, or should I
NHRA Wrap-Up: Brown Wins Third Consecutive; Joins Beckman, McGaha & Hines in Winner’s Circle
Antron Brown increased his 2015 Countdown to the Championship round record to 12-0 with his Top Fuel victory Sunday at the NHRA Keystone Nationals. Jack Beckman in Funny Car, Chris McGaha in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle also were winners in their respective categories at the third of six playoff races
Mailbag: What’s Causing My Engine to Misfire?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the cause of misfiring. Q: I have a 1991 Chevy half-ton truck. It has a 305 TBI motor with underdrive pulleys, ACCEL distributor cap, rotor, and 8.8mm wires, platinum spark plugs, and a JET Stage 1 computer




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