Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 2): Engine Teardown Time
In this update, we’re breaking this junkyard 5.3L V8 down to see what we’re working with and start the process of breathing new life into this trusty old workhorse. This […]
Edward Leasure’s 1969 Dodge Dart 340 Swinger Highlights ‘Underrated’ Car’s Potential
When the Dodge Dart rolled off the assembly line in 1960, the economical and reliable daily driver—the smallest of Dodge’s full-size cars when it premiered—hardly made for pin-your-ears-back thrills. This […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting a Locked-Up Torque Converter
What would cause a torque converter to stay locked on a 700R4 causing the engine to stall? I just replaced the torque converter after replacing the pump in the transmission. […]
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LC8 6.0L Engine Specs: Performance, Bore & Stroke, Cylinder Heads, Cam Specs & More
Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some […]
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Photo Gallery: Summit Racing Facebook Fans Share Their Garages & Shops
Our friends managing Summit Racing’s Facebook page and other social media accounts alerted us to their #ShopSaturday post on Facebook, which led to more people than we could account for sharing their garage […]
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Q&A
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting a Locked-Up Torque Converter
What would cause a torque converter to stay locked on a 700R4 causing the engine to stall? I just replaced the torque converter after replacing the pump in the transmission. […]
Featured Vehicles
Edward Leasure’s 1969 Dodge Dart 340 Swinger Highlights ‘Underrated’ Car’s Potential
When the Dodge Dart rolled off the assembly line in 1960, the economical and reliable daily driver—the smallest of Dodge’s full-size cars when it premiered—hardly made for pin-your-ears-back thrills. This […]
LS Engines
LC8 6.0L Engine Specs: Performance, Bore & Stroke, Cylinder Heads, Cam Specs & More
Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some […]
Tech Projects
Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 2): Engine Teardown Time
In this update, we’re breaking this junkyard 5.3L V8 down to see what we’re working with and start the process of breathing new life into this trusty old workhorse. This […]
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What the New LT2 Mid-Engine Corvette Reveals About the Future of GM LT Engines
Editor’s Note: With the excitement surrounding the General Motors’ confirmation of the new mid-engined C8 Corvette, we asked our friends at Summit Racing to share their thoughts about what the […]
Q&A
Mailbag: Solving Inconsistent Ignition in a 1991 Chevy Camaro Z28
Q: I have a 1991 Chevy Camaro Z28 with a 305 TPI engine and a 700R4 transmission. The car occasionally has some serious problems when starting up. Once in a […]
Atlanta Motorama
Frame-Off ’69 Chevelle SS Restoration Project to be Featured at Atlanta Motorama
Among the sea of amazing cars that will be displayed at Atlanta Motorama will be a flawless 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS which went through a three-year frame-off restoration and was […]
Motorsports
NHRA Wrap-Up: Brittany Force and Robert Hight Make it a Sweep for JFR in Baytown
Brittany Force and teammate Robert Hight shared the winner’s circle for the third time in their careers following a pair of convincing nitro wins at the NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown, […]
Parts / Product Profiles
Parts Bin: Carroll Shelby Wheel Company CS11 Wheel
Few cars are more iconic than the ’67 Mustang fastback from “Bullitt.” Two things made this legendary Mustang cool—a turtlenecked Steve McQueen at the wheel and a set of Torq-Thrusts. […]
How Tos
Race Consumables: A Checklist of Fluids for You Next Trip to the Race Track
Presuming you’re the type of person who doesn’t enjoy excruciating muscle cramps, you probably make a point to hydrate before going on a long run, a bike ride, or engaging […]
Parts / Product Profiles
Parts Bin: Hawk Performance Talon Rotor and Pad Combos
Whether you’re hauling a car down from highway speeds to avoid a deer or panic-stopping a 3/4 ton pickup loaded with kids and ATVs, you want brakes that can dissipate […]
Tech Articles
Leaf-Spring Drag Racing Traction Tips: Using Bushings to Improve Hook Up
Recently we showed how a set of leaf springs with a forward bias (ala Mopar SS springs) could be used sans any other traction devices. In that article, we mentioned […]
Tech Projects
Monte Makeover (Part 4): Track Testing and Dyno Testing our LS Swap
Editor’s Note: Perhaps the only things Travis Jones loves more than his 1986 Monte Carlo SS are autocross courses and a good challenge. That’s why Travis is on a mission to transform his […]
