COMP Cams

In this video, Billy Godbold, chief cam designer and astrophysicist at COMP Cams, explains how COMP Cams’ conical valve springs help control heat and friction by dampening spring vibrations and provide much longer spring life than cylindrical or even beehive designs. The conical springs are perfect for the racer wanting to run a more-aggressive camshaft, COMP

Properly mating your distributor gear to your camshaft is a critical step when building an engine. In this video, COMP Cams will explain the various types of distributor gears. They’re made from different materials: composite, bronze, cast iron, and hardened steel. You’ll learn how to figure out what materials make up your camshaft so that

Check out this video from SEMA where the gang from FAST Electronics tells you about their new FAST EZ LS System, which includes the FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 self-tuning fuel injection system and EZ LS ignition control. They also show you the new 102mm intake manifold, the new big-mouthed LT throttle body, and black fuel rails. After that,

Watch this excellent video to see Hot Rod‘s David Freiburger install a FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 on his 1970 Dodge Super Bee. Freiburger does a fantastic job presenting the information and explaining the choices he makes during installation. You should probably watch this regardless of whether you’re in the market for a new EFI system. Because it’s

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

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

[portfolio_slideshow id=8748] Drag racers can be a discontented bunch. If a car is quick, it’s still not quick enough. Running five miles-per-hour faster is cool, but a couple more would be cooler yet. Cut a .010 reaction time? Gotta be a .005 next round. That urge to do better naturally extends to horsepower. Things like reliability

This country is obsessed with rating things. Thumbs up or thumbs down. Good, better, best. Four out of five stars. From movies to soda pop, actresses’ Oscar dresses and yes, cars, we Americans love to rate our stuff. But we had a tough time figuring out a way to rate Mike Zayas’ 1969 Chevelle SS396.