You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing Ford engine swaps–specifically the Coyote 5.0L. Q. “What about Ford engine swaps?” That’s the general theme of some of the emails and comments we’ve received recently. It’s because the GM LS has arguably become today’s king of engine swap engines.
When you shop for high performance piston ring sets, you’ll no doubt find there are many different sets and styles available (no big secret). And many of these ring sets are designed to be hand-fit to each cylinder bore. Typically, file-fit rings are designed so they measure 0.005-inch oversize (obviously larger than the cylinder bore size). By
Some people have no qualms about tearing into an engine. Others can practically rebuild a transmission in their sleep. Yet, many of these same people are intimidated by doing their own paint job. Maybe it’s the thought of doing inadequate prep work…the fear of mixing the materials improperly…or just the lack of patience to put in the necessary time. Most
Whenever a customer calls or writes to Summit Racing’s tech department with concerns about their nitrous systems not working, the experienced group always asks the same question first: Have you checked your solenoid? Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how to make sure your nitrous solenoid is operating properly. Using a multimeter and
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing whether it’s best to run tubes, or tubeless racing slicks. B.W. West Palm Beach, FL Q: Should I always run tubes in my race slicks? What are the advantages of running tubeless slicks and what guidelines should I
With all this talk about truck LS engines, I hear a lot of talk about swapping a 5.3L truck LS engine into a car. Why would you want to go from a 350-cubic-inch small block Chevy to a smaller 5.3L engine that is only 326 cubic inches? To me that doesn’t make any sense. I know the
Project Thunderbolt lives. Over a span of nine months, Tom Tharp of Tom’s Turbo Garage built an LS3 V8-powered Mazdaspeed Miata. Think of it as a modern interpretation of great V8 sports car like the Shelby Cobra and the Sunbeam Tiger. “In my eyes this is the perfect sports car…one I had been building in
Learn how to install MSD’s Atomic EFI Fuel Injection System in your carbureted muscle car by watching this video which will walk you step-by-step through the installation process. Here, Steve Magnante shows you how he installed one of these systems in a 1964 Chevy Chevelle with a 300-horsepower 350 small block. The MSD Atomic features a
Turbochargers are somewhat of a glamour product. They make big power and, along with superchargers and nitrous, are considered part of the holy triumvirate of automotive power adders. Turbos are not only common aftermarket parts, they’re also trusted pieces in many production engines, including today’s increasingly popular diesel engines. The intercooler is an essential part of the turbocharger setup. An
“Hey, I bought some new shocks from you, but one of them doesn’t seem to work.” “This new shock only has hydraulic action in one direction.” These are common concerns the shock experts at KYB hear from customers after they buy new shocks. According to the KYB guys, it can take some convincing to assure the customers
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