Easy Roller: A Budget Small Block Chevy 355 V8 Hydraulic Roller Cam Conversion
It is the way of the world today. Technology improves the breed. Flat tappet cams had their day but if performance is your goal, one step that can really complement […]
Mastering the Trade: Scott Benson’s 1953 Chevy 2-Door and Don Benson’s 1963 Ford Fairlane
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on SummitRacing.com on 12/22/2011. When most kids were playing in sandboxes, Scott Benson was playing in an old truck cab that his dad, Don, […]
What Makes a Car Classic?
A while back, we were strolling through rows of vintage cars and trucks at the Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals, when we fell upon a near-pristine 1983 Chevy Cavalier: Make no […]
10 Key Cooling System Components to Inspect When Solving Hot-Headed Engine Issues
A hot-running engine or other cooling system problem car quickly ruin a good cruise, regardless of the weather outside. I was a recent victim of cooling blues. I’ll share my […]
The Muscle is Back: A New Line of Summit Racing Muscle Car Flat Tappet Small Block Chevy Camshafts
There was a time almost six decades ago when screaming, carbureted small-block Chevy engines with big carburetors and 11:1 compression rolled off the assembly line and roamed the earth as […]
Head Start (Part 1): 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Cylinder Heads
How do I choose the right cylinder heads for my engine? It’s a simple question but the actual answer is more complicated than you’d think. There are many factors involved in […]
Ultra Engine: Hardcore Horsepower’s 781 Horsepower Big Block Chevy 540
In the past, you’ve had to rev an engine pretty high to make serious power. But the latest cylinder heads and cam designs have allowed us to bring the RPM […]
Easy Power Plays for 4.6L 3V Mustangs (Part 1): A 20 Minute Meziere Electric Water Pump Upgrade & 2007-10 Cooling System Swap
Everyone loves easy power plays, especially the ones that offer noticeable returns for little effort and investment. The right tricks can even make more power to wheels without actually the […]
Engine Cooling System Tech 101: Debunking Myths & Offering Solutions
For as long as there have been internal combustion engines, there have been cooling systems—either air or water cooled. (Air cooled engines aren’t mainstream unless you own a Corvair, VW, […]
The Hottest Rides and Gearhead Photos from Instagram (#SEMA) – November 2017
Despite our best efforts to share some of the incredible cars and trucks we came across while exploring the vast 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV last week, there […]