Mailbag: Transmission and Gearing Recommendations for a 454-Powered ’74 Impala on Big Wheels
Q: Recently, I purchased a 1974 Chevy Impala 4-door. It’s a pretty big car, so I decided to swap the small block 350 with a big block 454. I had a buddy build the 454, and we got a lot of parts from Summit Racing—from the Moroso 7-quart oil pan to the K&N air filter.
Mailbag: How to Adjust Your TV Cable to Correct Improper Shifting on a 700R-4 Transmission
Q: I have rebuilt a 1984 Suburban 4×4. I replaced the 350 with a 402 big block with 10:1 compression, and rebuilt a 700R-4 transmission with a Corvette servo. The problem I have concerns the transmission. It shifts fine if you hammer the throttle or in open highway driving. But if you accelerate too slowly,
Mailbag: How to Improve Highway Mileage in a Vintage Hot Rod
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. D.L. Kansas City, KS Q: My trusty 1936 Plymouth 4-door has a .060-inch over, 350 Chevy with an RV cam and a Holley 4-barrel. I’m also running a Powerglide transmission and a stock 1980 Cutlass 10-bolt rear end. Should I change the




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