Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Setup Recommendations for a Supercharged EFI & Nitrous Combo
I am building a 355 cubic inch small-block Chevy with AFR 1065 220cc Race Ready AFR heads, an Erson roller cam, and FiTech fuel injection. Can I use a wet […]
LS Tech: How to Delete Variable Valve Timing (VVT) on an LS Engine
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) is a system that automatically adjusts valve timing. GM used VVT on the following engines within the LS family. (Summit Racing’s Paul Spurlock and Brian Nutter contributed […]
Mailbag: Pairing an Electric Speedometer with a Cable-Driven Transmission
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re discussing mating an electric speedometer to a […]
How to Delete or Disable Active Fuel Management (AFM) on GM Engines
Active Fuel Management (AFM) is a trademarked General Motors technology that improves gas mileage by shutting down half of the cylinders under light-load conditions to reduce fuel consumption. It is […]
Turbo 101: An Introduction to Mechanical and Electronic Boost Controllers
Turbochargers are becoming a go-to power adder, and not just for imports. Chevy and Ford currently have turbocharged engines in their lineup, and even the new Jeep Wrangler is expected […]
Mailbag: Adding Performance to a Stock 305 in a G-Body Monte Carlo SS
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re discussing removal of emissions controls on, and […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Measure Accurately for a Shorter Timing Chain
I’m building an iron 6.0L LS engine and just tried installing the timing set and the chain is super loose. I wasn’t sure how old this timing set was so […]
What is a Wishbone Suspension and How Does it Work?
When someone tells you their car or truck has a “wishbone suspension,” it’s not turkey-talk. They’re referring to a specific type of suspension design that allows the vehicle’s wheels to […]
Mailbag: Problem-Solving a Sluggish, Rich-Running Engine at High Altitudes
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re troubleshooting a sluggish, rich-running Chevy L-82 350 […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting Detonation Problems After New Carb Installation
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re troubleshooting detonation problems that appeared after a […]