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 […]
Parts Bin: Johnson’s Engine Swap Radiators Are a Reliable Way to Cool Down Your Hot Rod with a Perfect Fit
No offense to any humble four- or six-banger, but if you’re plopping a new engine onto the frame rails of a vintage hot rod or classic truck, you’re probably going […]
Video: Tips, Tricks & Techniques to Building a Custom Air Intake Tubing System
An air intake system can be one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of an EFI engine swap—particularly for the GM LS swap crowd. And depending on your setup, you […]
Parts Bin: Summit Racing’s Oxygen Sensor Harness Extensions Make Header Installs & Engine Swaps Easier
It’s common for gearheads to embark on a header install, engine swap, or other motor/exhaust upgrades without giving much thought to oxygen sensors. Then halfway through the job, they realize […]
Mailbag: Converting a V6 S-10 Blazer to a Small Block Chevy
Q: I have a 1985 S-10 Blazer with a carbureted 2.8L V6, 4WD, and a 4-speed manual transmission. What parts do I need to covert the truck to a small block […]
Swap Essentials: Completing Your LS Engine Swap with ICT Billet Brackets and Components
We’ve covered the ins and outs of LS swaps — or at least we thought. Over the years, we’ve shown you how to identify LS engine blocks, looked at some of the engine […]
LS Crate Guide: A Guide to LS Crate Motor Options for Your Next Engine Swap or Restomod
General Motors’ LS (Gen. III/IV) series of engines is the engine swap king these days. In addition to the parade of factory LS-powered late-model cars, you’ll find LS engines in old-school street rods, […]
Mailbag: Mapping Out a Ford Coyote 5.0L-to-Fox Body Engine Swap
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing Ford engine swaps–specifically the Coyote 5.0L. Q. “What about Ford engine swaps?” That’s […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Great 5.3L Truck LS Swap Debate
With all this talk about truck LS engines, I hear a lot of talk about swapping a 5.3L truck LS engine into a car. Why would you want to go from […]
Mailbag: Swapping a 383 into a Dodge Dart
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re cramming a 383 into a 1974 Dodge Dart Sport. Q: I have an old Chrysler Newport […]