Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Using Master Cylinder Math to Solve Brake Pedal Woes
I have a ’64 El Camino that has been converted to front discs using 1970 Chevelle parts. I was told that I should change the master cylinder as well, […]
Mailbag: Which Muffler Design is Louder – Two- or Three-Chambers?
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 two-chamber vs. three-chamber mufflers, and which […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why You Should Locate Fuel Pressure Regulators Near the Engine
I am making plans for an LS-swapped Chevelle with all kinds of cool parts, so I’m building the car in my head. I’ve seen lots of people use that Corvette […]
Mailbag: Choosing Stock vs. Aftermarket Performance Parts for an Olds 350 Engine Build Going in a Chevy Nova
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 answering several questions about an Olds 350 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Identify Gasket Leaks and Fix Them
I have a 383 c.i. small-block Chevy that I recently rebuilt and installed in my ’72 El Camino. Unfortunately, it appears that the rear main seal is leaking. I’m pretty […]
Mailbag: Upgrading Valvetrain for Bottom-End Performance on Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser with a SBC
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 discuss upgrading valvetrain components on a vintage […]
Mailbag: Adjusting a TH-350 Transmission From Race Setup to Street Use
Q: I recently replaced the 305 engine and TH-200 transmission in my G-Body Monte Carlo for a 350 with a mild cam and a TH-350 transmission. My question is about […]
Mailbag: Cleaning the Carb on a Big Block Chevy 454 to Fix Engine Stall
Q: I have a Holley 800 cfm double pumper carburetor on the 454 in my 1970 Impala. The carburetor worked fine when I first installed it. But after the car […]
Mailbag: Building a Camshaft & Valvetrain Combo to Boost Bottom-End Performance in an SBC-Swapped Land Cruiser
Q: I have a 1976 Toyota FJ-40 with a 350 small block from a 1973 Camaro. The engine has been rebuilt and is stock internally. The heads have a fresh […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Optimizing Gear Ratio for Overdrive at Cruising Speeds
I have an early 70s Chevelle and I am planning for either a 700R4 or maybe a 4L60E. The car right now has a mild big-block 454 and I’m looking […]