Ford V8 Engine Bore and Stroke Guide
The Ford V8 engine family tree has a lot of branches. You’ve got the venerable Windsor small block, plus the 385-series and FE-series big block branches, along with a trio of […]
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 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixing a Dangerous Front-Wheel Shake in a Vintage Chevy II
I have a Chevy II with a 355 cubic inch small-block and a Muncie four-speed. Over the years, I’ve made some small suspension modifications with Global West De-A-Lum bushings. On […]
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 […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How to Build a Custom Fuel Line for EFI
I’m building an in-tank fuel pump for a fuel injection conversion in a ’69 Nova with a small-block. I have no experience running lines for relatively high pressure injection stuff. […]
Pontiac Prizefight: Restoring a 1969 Firebird (Part 1)
If you’re into cars, then there’s a good chance that at some point you have wanted a muscle car. Unfortunately, the days of picking up a popular model on the […]
Preserving Power: Using Thermal Barriers on Fuel Rails to Maximize Performance
Think because your engine is fuel injected you don’t need to worry about heat causing you problems and stealing horsepower? Think again. Fuel injectors and the rails that hold them […]
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 […]
Axle Exchange: How to Measure a Rear End to Fit Custom Axles
Adding big power to your car regularly comes with consequences. Hardware that normally doesn’t flinch is suddenly hard pressed to keep up with the demand. Add big, sticky tires and […]
Ford Alphabet Cam Specs: E303 vs. B303 vs. F303 vs. X303
Ford’s famous Alphabet Cams (a.k.a. Letter Cams) have been around for decades and are often the go-to choice for Mustang owners looking for more performance from their 5.0L engine. Ford Performance […]