J.S. • Saltillo, MS Q: I have some questions concerning my 1981 GMC 1/2 ton truck. It has a 350 that’s bored .040 inches over with flat top pistons, ported and polished LT1 heads, a Lunati Bracket Master II cam, and an Edelbrock RPM intake topped with a Carter AFB 600 cfm carb. This combination
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about the merits of O-ring grooved Ford cylinder heads for high-horsepower nitrous applications. L.M. • Post Falls, ID Q: I’m building a 5.0L engine for my 1987 Mustang, and I have a question about cylinder heads. In
In the first two installments of our Head Games video series, we covered the importance of combustion chamber size and intake runner configuration when choosing cylinder heads. In this video, you’ll learn how valve sizing factors into selecting the right cylinder heads. Plus, you’ll find out what other key pieces of information you need to narrow
In Head Games (Part 1), we covered the importance of cylinder head intake runner size and design. Now we’re going to look at another key factor in choosing the right cylinder heads: combustion chamber design. Specifically, we’ll cover the importance of combustion chamber design, size, and manufacturing process and how it all affects cylinder head
In the first part of our multi-part video series on how to select the right cylinder heads, you’ll learn how runner size and shape factor into choosing the right cylinder heads for your application. Using the ever-popular first-generation small block Chevy as an example, this video will help you identify runners that will keep air
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
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re showing you how to give new life to a tired, old engine. J.S. • Saltillo, MS Q: My 1990 Chevy (C-Series) Silverado 350 Sport smokes at start-up and burns through oil. I’d like to rebuild it
Ohio Technical College (OTC) and Edelbrock announced the opening of The Edelbrock Performance Academy, a program designed to give students a solid foundation in the building and tuning of high performance products. The Edelbrock Performance Academy at OTC provides students with the skills necessary to efficiently produce a vehicle through planning, installation, and modification of
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking cylinder heads and Chevy S10 upgrades.. From: Gary Button • San Clemente, CA Q: I have a 1963 Corvette with a 327. It produces around 300 horsepower, but I want to bump it up
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping customers build better track cars. From: John Baker, Sr. • Harrison, AR Q: I have a 1953 Chevy half-ton truck with a 283 at .030 overbore and .010 under rods and mains. I’m running early
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