You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re troubleshooting timing issues on a 400 c.i.d. engine swapped into a 1980 Firebird. Q: I have a 1980 Pontiac Firebird with a 400-cubic-inch engine out of a 1978 Trans Am. The engine was built
There are four basic types of timing sets, and each have different pros and cons attached to them. The timing set that will work best for you is largely dependent on your particular vehicle application. In today’s video, COMP Cams’ Brandon Flannery will give you an overview of each type to help you choose the
Our tech column seems to be gathering quite a following of guys who want to know more about their cars and engines. One reader posted a comment (below) in response to my answer about ignition timing curves. The original post was roughly a year ago and has resulted in over 20 comments on the answer.
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