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Cooling / Engine & Exhaust / Q&A

Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Diagnosing a Chevy 454 That’s Getting Water in its Oil

by × on August 9, 2021 at 8:57 am × 5 comments

I have a 454 big block Chevy that I purchased from a guy online. It looked good, we pulled the valve covers and it had a hydraulic roller cam and […]

Engine & Exhaust / Tech Articles

Make Boating Crate Again: Tunnel Ram GM CT525 Circle Track Motor Test

by × on April 29, 2021 at 11:51 am × 0 comments

What does every boat on the lake have in common with every car on the road? The obvious answer is that they all need (say it with me) MORE POWER! […]

Engine & Exhaust / Q&A

Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Optimizing Compression in SBC Corvette Boat Engine

by × on December 25, 2019 at 8:00 am × 3 comments

I’m rebuilding a Corvette small block Chevy engine for my cruiser boat in Australia. It’s a mid-range torque engine. I’m using Scat forged, floating pin rods, and a mild Isky […]

Induction / Q&A

Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Adding Power to a Ski Boat SBC—EFI or Carburetor?

by × on September 13, 2019 at 1:36 pm × 1 comment

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 […]

Engine & Exhaust / Q&A / Tech

Mailbag: Tips for Building a Boat Motor

by × on July 7, 2014 at 4:19 pm × 0 comments

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader build a couple of small blocks for his powerboat. B.J. […]

Q&A / Tech

Mailbag: Making Marine Muscle

by × on February 18, 2013 at 3:28 pm × 2 comments

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking forward to warmer weather by helping with a marine engine build. Check […]