You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the cause of hard starting and gasoline odor. J.S. Doylestown, PA Q: I have a 1988 Firebird with a 305 TPI engine. I installed a Hypertech Thermomaster computer chip and thermostat, plus an MSD ignition box. My
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the source of gasoline in oil. Q: The 351 Cleveland engine in my 1974 Mercury Cougar is having a power problem. It has an Edelbrock intake manifold with a 600 cfm Holley four-barrel, 2V Cleveland heads, Crane
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re focusing on connecting rod length and piston wristpin height. Q: I have a 1972 Ford 302, bored .060-inch over. I took a 351W crank and had its main journals machined to 2.2486 inches to fit the 302 block
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re discussing what you need to know when choosing a new camshaft. Q: I bought a rebuild kit for my stroker 383 Chevy. It’s .060-inch over (388 cubic inches) with TRW flat top pistons, 10:1 compression, and Brodix Track
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining a double ignition setup. Q: I have a V8 engine with a single ignition system. For reliability concerns, a dual ignition system is needed. With single spark plugs per cylinder, is there any way a “backup” ignition system could
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re troubleshooting a weak charging system. J.W. Dix Hills, NY Q: I own a 1969 Ford Bronco which I am rebuilding to near race standards. I have completely rewired the truck and have come across a snag. For some reason I cannot
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing cam size and idle quality. Q: I am modifying a 1990 Mustang LX 5.0L. I installed a B303 Ford Racing roller cam. Other modifications include a Flowmaster Force II exhaust, underdrive crank pulley, 180-degree thermostat, K&N air filter, Hypertech Power Module, GT-40
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing how bending exhaust pipes affects vehicle performance. Q: My 1973 Dodge Dart Sport has a 340 cu. in. engine and I want to give it a dual exhaust system. My local exhaust shop can bend the pipe
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers— the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing high coolant temperatures at highway speeds. R.L. Derry, NH Q. I have a 1988 GMC K-1500 four-wheel-drive pickup. It has a 5.0L V8 and a five-speed transmission. The only major option is air conditioning. I have added
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing Ford engine swaps–specifically the Coyote 5.0L. Q. “What about Ford engine swaps?” That’s the general theme of some of the emails and comments we’ve received recently. It’s because the GM LS has arguably become today’s king of engine swap engines.
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