Valve springs are the highest stressed component in your engine. That’s why companies like COMP Cams and Summit Racing stress the importance of properly handling your valve springs before, during, and after installation. We consulted COMP Cams for some handling tips to ensure maximum spring life. First, double check to make sure your springs
Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn the advantages of dual-plane versus single-plane intake manifolds. You will learn the performance expectations of each and it will better help you choose the right intake manifold style for your particular vehicle application.
Z.G. Lexington, KY Q: I suspect it’s time to replace my shocks, but I’m not sure. I inspected them and I found no leaks. I also performed an old-school “bounce test,” and the car seemed to come to a rest reasonably quick. Any tips on diagnosing worn shocks and struts? A: Shock and strut wear
The Car Care Council is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” program. One of the most important vehicle components you need to maintain is the braking system. Neglecting your braking system can lead to increased repair costs, or worse, no brakes at all. Fortunately, paying attention to
Anyone who has ever spun a 9/16-inch wrench on a hot rod knows the engine block is where it all begins. There are lots of options available—new and used, iron and aluminum, OEM and aftermarket. We’re going to examine a typical V8 engine block—in this case a Chevrolet Performance Bowtie iron block for big Chevy
[portfolio_slideshow id=22157] As the guys at Chevy Hardcore point out, 500-horsepower ain’t what it used to be. A 500 horsepower daily-driven street mill simply won’t garner attention at local meets or gas station pumps like it used to. To be honest, it’s almost too easy to make power these days with late-model mills such as the GM LS engine. But is
There are a handful of telltale signs your catalytic converter is on the fritz. Poor acceleration when stepping on the gas pedal Noticeably less fuel efficiency Dark, sooty smoke exiting your muffler Engine starting trouble Failing an emissions test A pungent sulfuric or rotten smell A Check Engine light in conjunction with any of these
Maximize the capabilities of your high performance Holley carburetor by learning how to tune it for high-horsepower and racing applications. In this 38-minute video, a Summit Racing tech expert covers jet tuning and the advanced power valve on your Holley carb. This video is a gold mine for tips you need to get the most
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. Last week, we helped a reader make around 400 horsepower with their Chevrolet 400 small block engine. This week, we’ve decided to take the same question and turn things up a notch with ingredients to make 440-460 horsepower. Once again, the
Valve springs are probably the most stressed components of an engine. Yet they are also one of the most oft-overlooked parts in the entire engine. The fact of the matter is valve springs are among the most critical pieces of an engine assembly, essentially acting as the glue that holds the entire valvetrain together. By
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