Chevy 454 engine

Haunted: Bill Brautigam’s 1951 Henry J

[portfolio_slideshow id=6656] This story orignially ran in the Summit Racing catalog and first appeared on the Summit Racing website on June 28, 2006. Have you ever had that uncanny feeling of someone’s—or something’s—presence? You can almost see it lurking around out of the corner of your eye, but when you turn to confront it, it’s

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Mailbag: How to Rejuvenate a Big Block Chevy

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a reader overhaul his Rat motor for street/strip performance. G.T. • Keaau, HI Q: I have 1973 454 big block Chevy. It has 8.5:1 compression, stock oval port cylinder heads, a Crane PowerMax camshaft, an Edelbrock Performer

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Mailbag: Race Fuel vs. Pump Gas

Got questions?             We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re answering your questions on race fuel and ring and pinions.   From: Robert Tuck • Stockton, CA Q: I am in the process of building a circle track vehicle. I purchased a Chevy 383 four-bolt

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