Mailbag: Performance Upgrades for a Daily-Driven El Camino with a Small Block Chevy
Q: I have a 1970 El Camino that will be used as a daily driver performance car. I have a Chevy 350 small block that I want to assemble with […]
Mailbag: The Math Formula for Determining Carburetor Size
Q: I am in the process of rebuilding my small block Chevy and am looking for the formula to figure out the proper size carburetor. Do you know it? If […]
Mailbag: Why Does My 427 Engine Stop Increasing Power at 4,000 RPM?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re exploring why a 427 c.i.d. big block Chevy engine […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting Timing Problems on a Pontiac 400 Engine
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re troubleshooting timing issues on a 400 c.i.d. engine swapped […]
Mailbag: Engine-Swap Tips for a Mild-Performance Chevy Camaro with a 305
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about swapping a 350 crate engine into an […]
Mailbag: Aluminum vs. Steel Roller Rocker Arms in High-Mileage Fleet Vehicles
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about aluminum vs. steel roller rockers and rocker […]
Mailbag: Camshaft, Torque Converter & Gear Ratio Recommendations for an Foxbody Mustang
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to tackle your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re recommending a camshaft, torque converter, and rear-axle gear ratio […]
Mailbag: Diagnosing a Misfiring Mopar 440 Hi-Po Engine
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader troubleshoot a misfiring Mopar 440 in a 1968 Dodge Charger. Q: I […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting a Backfiring 350 Small Block in a 1970s-era Chevy El Camino
Q: I have a 1970s-era Chevy El Camino with a 350 engine, a TH-350 transmission, and a 10-bolt rear axle with 2.73 gears. All of the parts inside the engine, […]
Mailbag: Solving Fuel Starvation in Cool Temperatures for Fuel-Injected 2.5L Camaro
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 a fuel-injected 2.5-liter Iron […]