Video: How to Break In a Hydraulic Flat-Tappet Camshaft
Proper break-in is absolutely essential to the life of a hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft. The procedure for breaking in a hydraulic flat-tappet cam however, is different than that of a roller cam. (If you want to read more about breaking in a roller cam, check out this post.) The folks at Edelbrock just released a video
Monday Mailbag: Freshening Your Suspension & Setting Valve Lash
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we offer advice for restoring a worn suspension and setting valve lash. From: Carlos Callahan • Stockton, CA Q: My Mustang’s suspension system is getting stiffer as it gets older. It’s a 1991 LX 5.0L
Mailbag: Whistling Challengers, Torque Converter Tech & More
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—every Monday when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking vacuum leaks, torque converter stall speed, and setting the proper valve lash. From: S. Arikian • Montauk, NY Q: I have a 1970 Challenger with a 440. The short block was internally balanced and




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