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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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