Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining the pros and cons of a Ford 390FE engine rebuild. J.S. El Paso, TX Q: I’ve got a line on a freshly rebuilt Ford 289 that I’d like to drop in to my 1970 F-100. Currently, the truck
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about examining aftermarket radiator options. V.R. Fort Wayne, IN Q: I have a 1967 Impala SS with a V8 engine and the original radiator. I ran it recently and the water temperature went up to 185 degrees F. I’m thinking
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about catalytic converters killing engine vacuum. L.R. Baltimore, MD Q: I have a 1979 Dodge Magnum with a 360 V8. It has a two-barrel carburetor and the Lean Burn ignition system. The only modifications I made to the engine were
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about engine flooding and hesitation. T.M. Marietta, GA Q: I have a 1983 Chevy K-10 truck with a four-speed manual transmission and 3.08 rear axle gears. It originally had a 305, but the engine was replaced with a crate 350
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. M.J. Cadott, WI Q: I own a 1967 Pontiac Firebird coupe with a mostly stock 1971 400 engine. The engine is bored. 030 inches over, has 91cc heads (6X-4), and Hooker Competition headers. The car also has a 2.5-inch dual exhaust system with Flowmaster
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. J.B. Harrison, AR Q: My 1953 Chevy 1/2 ton truck project has hit a snag. I recently installed a 283 small block, modified pedals, and a master cylinder from a 1960s Chevy truck. Somehow it has all added up to poor braking power.
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
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re tracking down some ignition box issues in a 1974 Plymouth Duster. W.S. Vienna, IL Q: Our 1974 Plymouth Duster has a 318 with an automatic transmission. The car is mechanically sound, but it will not run with the foreign-made ignition
A.P. Baltimore, MD Q: After I swapped carburetors on my 307 Chevy, I noticed blue smoke coming out of my car’s tailpipes when I accelerate. I always thought too much gas caused blue smoke, and white smoke was oil or transmission fluid burning. Am I correct and can you tell me what’s causing the blue smoke? A:
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re answering some basic valvetrain-related questions. J.H. Kegley, WV Q: Here are a few questions I have in regard to the valvetrain on my 1979 Chevy 3/4 ton 4 x 4, which has a 305-cubic-inch Chevy engine: Can you use
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