MSD makes a high-end, high-performance distributor for almost every modern engine still in use. Using a Chevy V8—arguably the most popular conversion engine in use today—as the example, we pulled the OEM distributor and installed an MSD unit with selectable vacuum advance to show you how it’s done. We swapped his particular engine into our Jeep
If you’re relatively new to engine work and have ever pulled, or need to pull, the distributor or damper from your engine, finding Top Dead Center on piston #1 becomes an instant priority. Finding Top Dead Center is an essential skill for assembling and tuning engines, and is even a necessity for performing some engine diagnostic tests, such as a
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re cramming a 383 into a 1974 Dodge Dart Sport. C.B. Oshkosh, WI Q: I have a 1967 Chrysler Newport with a 383 and a 1974 Dodge Dart Sport with a 318 and four-speed transmission. I would like to put the 383
I recently installed a NOS Cheater nitrous system on my car and we took it to a chassis dyno to test the system. The jets were rated at 150 hp but when we tested it, it only delivered barely 100 hp. The guy who runs the dyno said my fuel pressure was okay but the
[portfolio_slideshow id=37558] For most racers and enthusiasts, a wheel alignment is something that you seldom ponder, especially when it comes to performance. After all, horsepower has become cheap and easy to get. And wheel alignments–well, those are for keeping your tires from wearing out, not adding performance. Or are they? For some racers (a good example is an NHRA Stock Eliminator competitor), finding
Flat plane crankshafts are nothing new. However, with the recent introductions of the Shelby GT350 and GT350R, flat plane crankshaft design has been garnering a lot more attention. And it’s been raising a few questions, too. Namely, what is a flat plane crankshaft? How does it differ from a crossplane crankshaft? And what are the benefits to
In this video from the gang at Centerforce, Will Baty with Centerforce University walks you through the three main types of flywheels—cast iron, billet steel, and billet aluminum—and explains the key differences between each while explaining which type is best for a particular application. Baty also dives into the various technologies introduced in premium, high-performance
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re having a closer look at problematic transmission. D.S. Lakeworth, FL Q: I have a Turbo 350 transmission connected to a 10-inch converter (3,300-3,500 stall). In the water box at the track, the car shifts fine. When I go down the
[portfolio_slideshow id=37343] As the powerplant of choice for the 2006-2013 Corvette Z06 and 2014-2015 Camaro Z/28, GM’s LS7 is a 427-cubic-inch, 500-plus horsepower monster. It was the first production engine to use forged titanium connecting rods and titanium intake valves, and the only production V8 built by GM with fully CNC’d heads and a 7,100
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn how to identify your U-joint and determine whether it is an inside-lock or outside-lock U-joint. Once you identify your particular U-joint, the video will help you properly measure it so you can order the right size for your vehicle. Also, you’ll learn how to measure
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