Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Adding Power to a Ski Boat SBC—EFI or Carburetor?
I’ve got a direct-drive ski boat with a worn out 350 c.i.d. small-block Chevy. I’m thinking about building a new engine with modest goals. It’s a family boat, but I […]
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Video: Installing and Tuning an FST Billet X-Treme Carb
In today’s video, Ken from FST Performance Carburetors shows us how to install and tune an FST Billet X-Treme Series carb on a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle. The Chevelle already had […]
Tech Articles
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Before Buying a New Carb to Fix Engine Stumble, Try This
I just bought a nice ’69 Dodge Charger with a 440 that I got on a really good deal because the previous owner had given up trying to make the […]
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Mailbag: The Math Formula for Determining Carburetor Size
Q: I am in the process of rebuilding my 1967 Chevelle. I am looking for the formula to figure out the proper size carburetor. Do you know it? If so, […]
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Mailbag: Solving Cold-Starting Problems and a Rich-Running Carb on a Chevy 305
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 carb issues in a 305-powered 1985 […]
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Mailbag: Recommending a Carburetor and Gearing Combo to Fix 700R-4 Shifting Problem
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 recommending a carburetor and gearing combo to […]
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Mailbag: How to Fix Gas Fouling and Oil Misting on 383-Powered ’55 Chevy
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 […]
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Mailbag: Cleaning the Carb on a 1971 Corvette 454 to Fix Engine Stall
Q: I have a Holley 800 cfm double pumper carburetor on the 454 in my 1971 Corvette. The carburetor worked fine when I first installed it. But after the car […]
Tech Articles
Carburetor Basics 101: A Quick Overview of Primary and Secondary Barrels for Street or Race Applications
There is much to consider when choosing a carburetor for your vehicle. Airflow, choke style, and even the physical height of your carburetor will come into play. But what about […]
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Holley Redesigned its Legendary 4150 Carburetor for Racers, New Ultra XP Carb is PERFECT for Tunnel Ram Setup
Spin back the clock about 45 years or so. If you had an engine combination that could handle it, what you really needed was a tunnel ram with a couple […]
