Ask Away: How to Figure Out Compression Ratio On an Engine with Unknown Dished Pistons
I have a 355ci small block Chevy that I bought that has dished pistons but I don’t know anything about them. The heads are off right now. I’d like to […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Science Behind Low-Compression Engines
I’ve seen a couple of posts where the discussion is about how much compression to run and still use a supercharger. There were lots of ideas kicked around but it […]
Mailbag: Will Advancing Your Cam Solve Your Low-End Power Problem?
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 helping a reader find low-end power in […]
Mailbag: Understanding Compression Ratios and Cylinder Pressure
Q: I have a question about engine compression. What would the following compression ratios be in terms of pounds per square inch (psi) of cylinder pressure? 8:1 compression 9:1 compression 10:1 […]
Video: Understanding Engine Compression Ratio and Piston-to-Wall Clearance
Better understand compression ratio, how to calculate it, piston-to-wall clearance, how to adjust it depending on the power your engine produces, and more by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks […]
Mailbag: How to Rejuvenate a Big Block Chevy
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a reader overhaul his Rat motor for street/strip performance. G.T. o Keaau, […]