Can I put a blower on my balanced and blueprinted 383 c.i.d. stocker motor that has 10:1 compression? I just want it for looks, not to race. – G.H. … Jeff Smith: At first, my gut feeling was to answer no—it’s not a good idea. The only way this will really work is to set
[Editor’s Note: This LS9 engine upgrade guide is part of a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing that we are sharing at OnAllCylinders. For a primer on the entire LS engine universe, read LS Engines 101: An Introductory Overview of the Gen III/IV LS Engine Family.] … Intro
[Editor’s Note: This LSA engine upgrade guide is part of a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing that we are sharing at OnAllCylinders. For a primer on the entire LS engine universe, read LS Engines 101: An Introductory Overview of the Gen III/IV LS Engine Family.] … Intro
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re suggesting upgrades for a supercharged 1959 Chevy Pickup with a 400 small block motor. Q: I want to build a 400 small block Chevy to put into a 1959 Chevy pickup with four-wheel drive. The truck will not be a
I was watching a dyno test video the other day with a couple of cam swaps on a supercharged LS3. On the first test, a slightly bigger cam showed more power with the same boost. On the last cam—and the biggest one—the power went up again but the boost went down. Shouldn’t the power go
Q: I plan on installing a supercharger in the near future and I’m not sure what carburetor to use. Do I need to upgrade from my current carburetor to a larger carb to get the most from the blower? Are there any special tuning measures I need to take? A: Much depends on the intended use of your vehicle. If your blown
Edelbrock introduced cylinder heads and a supercharger for Jeep, reminding us that there is more to Jeep aftermarket than just suspension, wheels, and exterior accessory upgrades. Edelbrock’s Mike Kovacs paid a visit to Summit Racing’s headquarters in Ohio, and there, the Summit Racing video crew caught up with him to talk about these additions to the
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