Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 3): Engine Mods & Reassembly
After a thorough clean up and inspection of our 5.3 V8, it’s time to build it back up with a big, beautiful shopping cart full of new parts. Our work […]
Valve Decoder: What are Your Engine Valves Trying to Tell You?
In a previous post, we showed you how to read your spark plugs. Now we’re going explain how to read your engine valves and valve-related components and translate what they’re […]
GM Confirms a New, 6th-Generation Small Block V8 Engine with Large Manufacturing Investment
After General Motors announced plans to eliminate tailpipe emissions by 2035, the gearhead world was left wondering if the current 5th-generation LT-series engines were the last in the legendary GM/Chevy […]
Mailbag: How and When to Measure Pushrod Length
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking pushrod length and how to measure it! J.L. • Florence, AZ Q: […]
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 […]
Buyer’s Guide: 10 Af-Ford-able Gifts for Your Favorite Ford Fanatic
In a world filled to the brim with gift cards and pre-assembled holiday baskets for coffee and tea addicts, sometimes it’s nice to get a unique gift that really says, […]
Video: How a Turbocharger Works
Automakers in recent years have been turning to turbocharging as a way to downsize engine displacement and increase fuel economy, while at the same time, those building high performance and […]
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 […]
2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Parts & Vehicle Information
(Updated 2/12/2018) About the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Jeep’s new Wrangler walks the delicate balance of being all-new without compromising more than 75 years of tradition. The seven-slot grille, 4×4 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting Valve Train on Small Block Chevy 355
I have a 355 c.i.d. small-block Chevy with a big cam, decent compression, and production iron heads. The cam is an Isky 268/272 at 0.050 with 0.640-inch lift. It has […]