M.K. • Darien, GA Q: I have a 1983 Camaro Z28 with a rebuilt 305. I can’t drive over 80 miles-per-hour without the whole car shaking. I have tried different brands and widths of wheels and tires, but nothing has helped. I am stumped at this point—what should I be looking for? A: We suggest checking
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking forward to warmer weather by helping with a marine engine build. Check it out: G.S. • East Moline, IL Q: I’m doing a marine engine build this summer and I need your help. The boat is a 1984
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. Last week, we tackled a rich air/fuel condition. This week, we’re helping maximize some already-potent Mustang modifications with larger fuel injectors and airflow upgrades. M.T. • Frackville, PA Q: I’ve been upgrading my 1989 Ford Mustang LX for quite some time. It
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. Last week, we tackled a rich air/fuel condition. This week, we’re revisiting the popular subject and offering up a few more possible solutions as well as some general tuning tips. J.R. • Summerland, CA Q: I have a 1964 Nova that I
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re covering rocker arm ratio and how it affects performance. S.B. • Atlanta, GA Q: I want to purchase a set of COMP Cams rocker arms for my 327-powered 1966 Chevy Nova. What is the difference between 1.5- and
P.W. • Rosholt, WI Q: I have a 1984 Chevy Z28 Camaro with an HO 305 engine and 5-speed transmission. I want to increase horsepower and gas mileage while staying on a budget of around a thousand dollars. Do you have any suggestions for the parts I need to get the job done? A: For
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re covering carry-over parts from a stock 305 to a Chevrolet Performance 350. M.B. • East Haven, CT Q: I have a 1986 Monte Carlo SS running the original 305 and 200-R4 tranny. I plan on dropping in a Chevrolet Performance
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re swapping IROC-Z components into an ’86 Monte Carlo SS. H.M. • Milton, FL Q: I’m restoring a 1986 Monte Carlo SS and using a 1988 Camaro IROC-Z as a donor car. I really want to improve the
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week we take on premature camshaft and distributor gear wear.. T.H. • Loveland, CO Q: I have a 1981 Jeep J-20 with a rebuilt 401 cubic inch engine. After 5,000 miles, the distributor and camshaft gears completely wore out. So,
G.S. • Mt. Sterling, OH Q: I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3L, 5-speed. When I drive on flat roads the truck runs fine, but it struggles when I hit hills. Will a computer chip or module help with the lack in power? If so, how much will I notice the difference? A: Many trucks experience
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