May 20 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re taking on electrical gremlins and traction problems. K.M. • Danvers, MA Q: I own a 1972 Chevelle with a moderately built 350 and a four-speed. Recently, I installed a MSD Billet distributor, 6A ignition box, and coil. When …
May 13 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re bolting on an easy 100 horsepower to a later model Mustang . R.J. • Lubbock, TX Q: I’m new to the hobby and have a 1994 Mustang GT convertible that drives like it’s been tamed. I’ve thought about …
May 06 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re exploring possible causes for leak downs in Quadrajet carburetors. S.O. • Round O, SC Q: I have seen numerous Rochester Quadrajet carburetors that have a leak down problem when the car sits idle for a day …
Apr 29 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at ways to make 400 horsepower from a Chevy 350 engine–and whether it’s the right option for a Blazer 4×4. R.Q. • Indianapolis, IN Q: I need some advice on putting together a 400-horsepower Chevy …
Apr 22 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at possible solutions for poor traction. K.L. • Bridgewater, VA Q: I have been working on my 1969 Camaro for a number of years. I now have the power I want (about 450 horsepower from …
Apr 15 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at posi- and non-positraction rear-end setups. T.J. • Columbia, SC Q: I’d like to know how to identify positive or non-positive traction configuration on Ford and Chevy rear-ends. Is there a quick way to tell? …
Mar 25 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we discuss the basics of compression and how it relates to your fuel octane. R.B. • East Aurora, NY Q: This might seem like a simple question, but what is the difference between a fuel tank and …
Mar 11 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we discuss the basics of compression and how it relates to your fuel octane. T.C. • Dayton, TX Q: I have a 1993 Chevy Silverado Z71 and according to the repair manual, my small block’s compression is …
Mar 04 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we try to pinpiont the cause of mysterious high-speed shake in a 1983 Camaro Z28. 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 …
Feb 18 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when 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 …
