The Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing common causes of camshaft failure and what you can do to prevent it. Q: What causes a camshaft to fail? A: We’ve gotten that question (or something very similar) a lot. We’ve also heard a lot of questions about camshaft installation and break-in procedure. Since
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing calibrating MAF sensors for your fuel injector size. J.S. Franklin, TN Q: I have a 1994 Mustang GT equipped with a manual transmission. I want to upgrade my mass airflow sensor now that I have a cold air intake
C.V. Westover, MD Q: My 1991 GMC Sonoma pickup has a 4.3L TBI engine, a 700-R4 transmission, and a 3.42:1 rear end. The truck’s GVWR is 4,995 pounds. How does this figure affect my overall towing capacity? Also, can you recommend a hitch for my rig? A: The GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is the total weight
We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re taking a closer look at tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). Q: Can you provide some basics regarding the TPMS on my truck? A: Tire pressure monitoring systems were first adopted by the European market on a few luxury and high
We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping to choose the proper carburetor for a 400-cubic-inch small block. D.N. Bedford, OH Q: I’m building a a Chevy 400 small block for my 1986 Camaro. I’ve got a set of ported and polished heads, and I believe they have
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re cramming a 383 into a 1974 Dodge Dart Sport. C.B. Oshkosh, WI Q: I have a 1967 Chrysler Newport with a 383 and a 1974 Dodge Dart Sport with a 318 and four-speed transmission. I would like to put the 383
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re having a closer look at problematic transmission. D.S. Lakeworth, FL Q: I have a Turbo 350 transmission connected to a 10-inch converter (3,300-3,500 stall). In the water box at the track, the car shifts fine. When I go down the
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re getting a Ford 351W ready for some oval track racing. H.F. Acme, PA Q: My son used to race a Street Stock oval track car, and that got me to want one of my own. I would like to try
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re curing a potential fuel delivery problem. B.L. Vale, NC Q: I have a 350 Chevy (bored .030 inches over) with 10.4:1 forged pistons, 292-degree duration cam, and Corvette heads with 2.02-inch/1.60-inch valves. The engine also has an Edelbrock intake and
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re nailing down the right combination of tire size, gear ratio, and torque converter stall speed for a Pro Street Plymouth. C.C. Governors Island, NY Q: I am building a 1948 Pro Street Plymouth Club Coupe for weekend cruising and
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