Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Steam Holes & Cylinder Heads for a Small Block Chevy 400
I’d like to build a Chevy 400 to drop in my short box pickup. The goal is a fun street truck, no track time, more likely to hit the highway […]
Head Games! A Double Test of Trick Flow’s CNC 185 Cylinder Heads for Small Block Ford
Here is a simple question: Do cylinder heads help determine the effectiveness of your Ford combo, or, does the combo help determine the effectiveness of the heads? The reality is […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Use Fine-Wire Spark Plugs in a Small Block Chevy?
I’m confused. I see all kinds of opinions about iridium and platinum spark plugs versus the normal copper plugs. Some say they’re good while others say not to use them […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Best Performance Upgrades for a 283 Chevy Small Block Engine
Here’s a question you probably haven’t got before in your Ask Away! segments. I have a 0.060-over 283 that is now at 292 cubic inches. I just finished the short […]
Mailbag: How to Fix Gas Fouling and Oil Misting in a Chevy 383 Small Block Stroker Engine
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 problems with gas fouling and oil […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Capps, Torrence & Tonglet Continue 2017 Domination; Skillman Gets 1st Win of Season
Steve Torrence earned his fifth Top Fuel win of the season Sunday at the 20th annual Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL. Ron […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Can I Use a Big Block Oil Pump on a Small Block Chevy?
A friend of mine suggested using a big-block oil pump on my small-block Chevy in order to get smoother flow and more volume with a stock volume pump? Will that […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Doing a Gen. 1 Small Block or LS Engine Swap for a 1967 Chevelle
I have a 1967 Chevelle that has a 307ci small block. I’ve been considering building a 355ci small block or swapping in a 6.0L LS engine. I know the LS […]
NHRA Wrap-Up: Another Wally for Wilkerson as the NHRA’s Western Swing Rumbles On at the 2023 Northwest Nationals
We’re right in the middle of the NHRA’s three-race “Western Swing,” as the teams headed from Denver, Colorado to Seattle, Washington for the 2023 Northwest Nationals this past weekend, before […]
Mailbag: Chevrolet 350 Rebuild Recipe
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping to rebuild a 6,500 rpm Chevrolet small block 350. R.B. • Las […]