Tag Archive: Camshafts

Dec 10 2012

Monday Mailbag: Matching Your Valve Springs to Your Camshaft

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking valve spring pressure and how it affects valvetrain performance. C.K.• Somerville, OH Q: I have a 1967 Ford Bronco. Being the serious gearhead that I am, I want as much power as I can get …

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Dec 03 2012

Monday Mailbag: Rocker Arm Ratio…What Does it Mean?

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—Mondays when 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 …

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Jun 04 2012

Monday Mailbag: How to Freshen Up a Tired Powerplant

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re showing you how to give new life to a tired, old engine. J.S. • Saltillo, MS Q: My 1990 Chevy (C-Series) Silverado 350 Sport smokes at start-up and burns through oil. I’d like to rebuild it …

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Feb 27 2012

Monday Mailbag: Building Quarter-Mile Power and Huffed 406 Strokers

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping customers build better track cars. From: John Baker, Sr. • Harrison, AR Q: I have a 1953 Chevy half-ton truck with a 283 at .030 overbore and .010 under rods and mains. I’m running early …

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Jan 02 2012

How to Choose the Right Street Cam, Part 1

Not so long ago, the bigger is better philosophy reigned supreme regarding camshafts. The result was overcammed engines that sounded great and could crank serious top-end power, but were not very streetable and couldn’t idle to save their lives. But thanks to modern cam technology, you can come pretty darn close to the Holy Grail …

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