Mailbag: Can I Overbore a 267 to Power My ’65 Chevy Truck?
Q: My father gave me a 267 Chevy small block that came from a Malibu. I’d like to drop it into my 1965 Chevy truck but I don’t think it’s a strong-enough engine. I was planning to overbore it to a 305 and put in a Scat 4340 forged crank and H-beam rods. Then I’m
Mailbag: Adjusting Bearing Clearances and Crank Alignment on an Engine That Won’t Turn
This week in our Mailbag, the Summit Racing tech department is troubleshooting bearing-clearance measurement and engine-cranking issues in a small block Chevy. Q: I’m building a 350 Chevy engine and have a problem. When I torque the main bearings down, the crank is very hard to turn over. When I install the connecting rods, the starter
Mailbag: 400 Horses from a Chevy 350—Good or Bad?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at ways to make 400 horsepower from a Chevy 350 engine–and whether it’s the right option for a Blazer 4×4. R.Q. • Indianapolis, IN Q: I need some advice on putting together a 400-horsepower Chevy 350. The
Mailbag: Making Marine Muscle
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking forward to warmer weather by helping with a marine engine build. Check it out: G.S. • East Moline, IL Q: I’m doing a marine engine build this summer and I need your help. The boat is a 1984
Mailbag: Reading Smoke Signals
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader find the source of mysterious white smoke. J.M. • Cola, SC Q: I have a 1984 Pontiac Bonneville with a Chevy 350. White smoke has been coming out of the left exhaust pipe and




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