In our first Top Class 565 post, we outlined the short block assembly for the 565 cubic inch big block that will be part of the prize package awarded to the 2012 Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion. The 565 is being built by the cylinder head experts at Trick Flow Specialties. With a large
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a Camaro overcome its stumbling problems. D.P. • Bridgewater, PA Q: My 1979 Camaro is powered by a 350-horsepower Jasper Performance engine fitted with a Weiand Stealth intake, a Holley 650 double-pumper carb, Dart iron heads, HEI ignition, Dynomax
Today, our product spotlight is on MSD Atomic EFI Fuel Injection Systems. We’re going to talk about the various components that make up these systems, what they do, how they do it, and how they can provide an easy path to quick starts, smooth idling, and instant throttle response. In addition to great performance, the
Learn how measuring your water pump from the mounting flange to the hub surface of the pump can tell you what kind of pump is currently installed in your vehicle, and why you need to pay attention to snout diameter when choosing a new or replacement water pump for your engine.
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help convert a race engine into a pump gas street motor. R.F. • Morgan, GA Q: I plan to install the stroker motor from my former race car into my recently purchased 1970 Camaro (after I repair the body
[portfolio_slideshow id=8748] Drag racers can be a discontented bunch. If a car is quick, it’s still not quick enough. Running five miles-per-hour faster is cool, but a couple more would be cooler yet. Cut a .010 reaction time? Gotta be a .005 next round. That urge to do better naturally extends to horsepower. Things like reliability
For optimum engine performance and longevity, it’s imperative that you maintain the health of your dirt bike’s cooling system. Mostly, that means maintaining your radiator and constantly checking your fluid levels. Build in the time it takes to do proper maintenance checks before you go riding. Check the Exterior Radiators on a dirt bike are
For the average hot rod enthusiast, budget comes into play in a big way. We can’t spend the mortgage payment on a truck load of car parts, so we either save up or buy the parts we need individually as we can afford them. In this guest post, Mark Rossetti, sales manager at Hotchkis Sport
What are the differences between I-beam and H-beam connecting rods? Learn why lighter-weight I-beam rods are perfect for high-rpm applications and why heavier H-beam rods are better suited for high-horsepower, higher-torque applications. Learn what separates aluminum, steel, billet, and titanium connecting rods, and much more!
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking drag radials vs. slicks. S.B. • Alamosa, CO Q: I have a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda with a fresh, high-horsepower 440 in it. It runs great, but I really need some new rubber. I know that drag radials
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