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Our First Look at the Summit Racing SPC Small-Block Chevy Engine Block

Last year Summit Racing Equipment released its SPC small-block Chevy block, and we finally got to check one out. Of course, the Gen IV/V LS/LT variants get most of the attention in today’s performance ...
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571-HP Summit Racing 427ci Small-Block Chevy Built With Off-the-Shelf Parts and Runs on Pump Gas

Part 3: It took a few tweaks and old-school tricks to get max power from our small-block Chevy that we built at TPS Motorsports. First Look: Summit SPC Engine Block Part 1: Summit Racing 427 ...
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Low-Buck LS Valve Spring And Rocker Arm Upgrade

Auto magazines are full of 1,000-horsepower LS engine stories teeming with superchargers, turbochargers, intercoolers, massive loads of nitrous, race gas, and all sorts of glamorous equipment. While ...

5 Of The Best-Value Crate Engines Under $10,000

These durable, high-perfomance engines are available for far less than you might imagine, including the Chevy LS3, Ford ...
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A 5.3L that shows you don’t need to go broke to enjoy some LS power in your Chevy

The biggest complaint about LS-type engines is they cost a lot of coin to get into. Yeah, the typical LS mill will bleed more cash from your wallet compared to a traditional small-block, but if you're ...