Carburetor jetting

Mailbag: How to Fix Gas Fouling and Oil Misting on 383-Powered ’55 Chevy

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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Mailbag: Choosing the Right Carburetor for Supercharged Applications

  Q: I plan on installing a supercharger in the near future and I’m not sure what carburetor to use. Do I need to upgrade from my current carburetor to a larger carb to get the most from the blower? Are there any special tuning measures I need to take? A:  Much depends on the intended use of your vehicle. If your blown

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An Introduction to Carburetor Jetting for Four-Stroke Dirt Bikes

Let’s get something straight right away. If someone is giving you one-size-fits-all carburetor jetting specs, it is best to use them as merely a baseline and not as gospel. Unless they are riding the exact same type of bike on the exact same day in the exact same conditions with the exact same riding style,

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