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Mailbag: Tuning Tips for a Modified Chevy 350

by × on October 15, 2018 at 11:54 am × 2 comments

Q: I have a 1973 Nova with a GM 350 crate engine. The engine has Trick Flow 23° cylinder heads, a Lunati cam, Edelbrock Performer intake, an Edelbrock Performer 600 […]

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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Can I Put a Blower on a 383 with 10:1 Compression?

by × on October 12, 2018 at 3:50 pm × 2 comments

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. … […]

Camshaft Secret Weapon: Choose Perfect Cam with New Summit Racing Cam Timing Calculator
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Camshaft Secret Weapon: Choose Perfect Cam with New Summit Racing Cam Timing Calculator

by × on October 12, 2018 at 11:44 am × 0 comments

It isn’t always obvious which camshaft we should choose for our engine build. Even when we fully understand the individual timing events and how each of them interact in a […]

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Mailbag: Troubleshooting 440 Engine Detonation at High Altitudes

by × on October 8, 2018 at 12:12 pm × 3 comments

Q: I own a 1983 Dodge Ramcharger with a 1970 440 engine. The engine is bored .040 inch over, has a forged crank, flat top pistons, and ‘452’ cast heads—the […]

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Dana 60 vs. GM 12-Bolt vs. Ford 9”: The Pros & Cons of Popular Rear End Assemblies

by × on October 5, 2018 at 11:37 am × 2 comments

You’d think selecting a rear end for a project car would be easy. It’s not. Browse Summit Racing’s website or catalog and you’ll discover there are almost too many choices. […]

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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Does 40% Leakdown Test Results Require New Piston Rings?

by × on October 2, 2018 at 4:41 pm × 2 comments

I just bought a used 5.3L LS engine out of the junkyard and after we got the engine back to the shop and mounted it on an engine stand, we […]

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Mailbag: Breathing Life Into a Wheelchair-Friendly 5.0L-Powered Ford E-150 Econoline

by × on October 1, 2018 at 4:12 pm × 0 comments

Q: Back in the day, my buddies and I used to rule the local dragstrips. The memories! Today, I’ve got gray hair and I’m mostly stuck in a wheelchair, but […]

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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Diagnosing Ticking Noises and White Smoke in a Supercharged ’93 Ford Mustang GT

by × on September 28, 2018 at 11:37 am × 1 comment

I’ve been looking online for help to figure out what is happening to my car and I thought your expertise may help. I have a supercharged ‘93 Mustang GT with […]

Mailbag: Why Did Ford Change the Firing Order on the 5.0L 302 H.O. Engine?
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Mailbag: Why Did Ford Change the Firing Order on the 5.0L 302 H.O. Engine?

by × on September 24, 2018 at 11:03 am × 4 comments

Q: I’m building a Ford 302 engine, and I’m looking at camshafts. I’m curious—why did Ford change the firing order on the 5.0L (302) HO engine? A: This question gets […]

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Video: What to Look for When Selecting a New Clutch for Your Vehicle

by × on September 19, 2018 at 10:45 am × 0 comments

There’s much to consider when replacing or upgrading a clutch in your car or truck. Today’s video is going to clarify anything you might be confused about, and help you […]

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