422 Cubes of Small Block Thunder: Building a 700+ Horsepower Small Block Chevy (Part 1)
Even though it’s a GM LS world, the Gen 1 small block Chevy remains a popular choice for many builders. We’re going to show you how to build a 422 […]
Fifth-Gen. Frenzy (Part 2): Summit Racing Installs New Heads, Intake & Headers on Its Camaro Project
By taking a non-descript 2013 Camaro SS and adding some budget-friendly performance and appearance products, Summit Racing is aiming to illustrate the hot rodding potential of the fifth-generation Camaro. We summed up […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Picking the Best Piston Rings for a Mildly-Built Chevy Small Block
For a good but not expensive small block Chevy street engine running normal pump gas compression and with some mild performance upgrades, what would be the best piston rings to […]
Ask Away: Diagnosing Excessive Distributor Noise
I have a question. My 1970 SS Chevelle has a 350 crate motor. When I start the engine now, there is a loud whiney sound coming from my distributor. Is […]
Out With the Bad Air, in with the Good—Helping a Jeep XJ Cherokee Breathe Better
There’s a persistent narrative out there that bolt-on performance parts for the Jeep 4.0L engine just don’t work. That’s not true, you just have to manage your expectations. The problem […]
Build Your Own Budget 355ci Small Block Chevy, Part 1
The cost of even mild high performance engines is escalating—along with everything else in this post-Covid world. Even the traditional small block Chevy crate engines are no longer as kind […]
LS3 6.2L Engine Upgrade Guide: Expert Advice for LS3 Mods to Maximize Performance
[Editor’s Note: This LS3 engine upgrade guide is the second in a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing. The LS3 engine […]
SEMA 2025 Product Preview: Baxter’s New Oil Filter Adapter Purges the System for Mess-Free Oil Changes
As we make our way west for another SEMA Show, we’re taking a sneak peek at some new products being unveiled at the event. And one that caught our eye […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Solving SBC Ignition Timing Problems
I have a weird thing happening with my small-block Chevy crate engine that has me scratching my head. The engine is a 290-horsepower Chevy crate engine with a set of […]
New Civic Type R Launches for 2023 with 315 HP—the Most Powerful Production Honda Ever Sold in the U.S.
The gauntlet has been thrown down again in the sport compact segment as Honda just pulled the wraps off its 2023 Civic Type R. The latest in a long legacy […]