Our friends at RideTech have once again partnered with Barrett-Jackson to bring another exciting 48 Hour Build to this week’s WestWorld event in Scottsdale, AZ. In conjunction with a team of partnering manufacturers, RideTech is spearheading the transformation of a 1971 Camaro into a Pro-Touring masterpiece in 48 hours. The project will be completed over
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 carb issues in a 305-powered 1985 Chevy van. Q: My friend and I put a rebuilt 305 Chevy motor in my 1985 Chevy van. Since we did this, we’ve been having
We asked the bearing brainiacs at Mahle for some tips on fitting engine bearings. The first thing they emphasized was the importance of getting an accurate measurement. “When measuring bearing measurements, they should always be taken at 90-degrees to the parting line to determine the minimum clearance. If measuring the bearing wall thickness, use a
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 carburetor and gearing combo to combat an improperly shifting 700R-4 automatic transmission. Q: I have a 1986 ½-ton Chevrolet pickup with full time four-wheel drive. It has a 350 crate
Q: I have a 1973 Chevy El Camino with a 350 engine, a TH-350 transmission, and a 10-bolt rear axle with 2.73 gears. All of the parts inside the engine, trans, and axle are stock. The car is a daily driver. I have made some modifications that I hope will not only increase horsepower, but
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 building a combo that will hopefully get a big block-equipped Camaro into 12-second ETs. Q: I’m in the process of building a street/strip 1968 Chevy Camaro. My goal is to run high 12s
I’m looking to buy some upgraded brake pads for my 2010 Chevy 1500 pickup as the brake pedal is starting to shudder on even light brake application. I’ve been reading stuff online and one guy mentioned that he’d never buy a particular brake pad again because when he first installed them, the pedal felt weird
The Motor Trend show Engine Masters is all about finding out what makes horsepower and what doesn’t. Hosts David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich have tested everything from headers and carburetors to camshafts, superchargers, mufflers, and air cleaners. In Engine Masters Episode 28, they set out to learn whether cylinder heads with big intake runners really
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 problems with a fuel-injected 2.5-liter Iron Duke Camaro engine that’s experiencing fuel starvation in cooler temperatures. Q: I have a 1982 Camaro with a 2.5L four-cylinder with throttle body fuel injection.
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 problems with gas fouling and oil misting on the passenger side of a 383-powered ’55 Chevy. Q: I have a 1955 Chevy with a 383 motor, a four-speed transmission, and a
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