Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Diagnosing a Chevy 454 That’s Getting Water in its Oil
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 […]
Make Boating Crate Again: Tunnel Ram GM CT525 Circle Track Motor Test
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! […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Optimizing Compression in a SBC Corvette Boat Engine
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 […]
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 […]
Mailbag: Tips for Building a Boat Motor
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. […]
Mailbag: Making Marine Muscle
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 […]