Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Can I Put a Blower on a 383 with 10:1 Compression?
Can I put a blower on my balanced and blueprinted 383 c.i.d. stocker motor that has 10:1 compression? I just want it for looks, not to race. – G.H. … […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting 440 Engine Detonation at High Altitudes
Q: I own a classic 1970 Mopar with a 440 engine. The engine is bored .040 inch over, has a forged crank, flat top pistons, and ‘452’ cast heads—the original […]
Mailbag: Troubleshooting Detonation Problems on a Chevy 427 Big Block
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 a backfiring problem on a 427 […]
Ask Away: Understanding Detonation and its Root Causes
I just bought a big-block 454 engine from a friend and I want to put it in my ’69 Camaro with a 4-speed trans. The engine was rebuilt a long […]