Summit has packaged common sets of parts together to make life easier.

While putting together our most recent engine build—a 400-inch small-block Chevy based on Dart’s new series of SHP short-blocks—we discovered that Summit has a new program that groups packages of commonly ordered parts together at a reduced price. These systems are called Value Packs, and they cover a lot of ground. The Value Pack shown is for a mechanical water pump, and includes a Weiand-sourced aluminum water pump, attractive aluminum water pump and crank pulleys, a water neck, pulley bolts, water pump pulley shims, t-stat gasket, and a thermostat. This particular kit is for a small-block Chevy with a short water pump, and costs only $215.95.

We checked the Summit website, and discovered lots of other cool Value Packs, ranging from sets of tools (ex: brakes, ring compressor, valve lash adjustment), to complete ignition and top-end induction systems. In fact, it looks like you could assemble an entire engine from Summit Value Packs if all you had was an engine block. We are actually considering this for a future story. We think it would be really cool to see how inexpensively you could build some serious power using just Summit Value Packs.

To see all 99 Summit Value Packs, log on to www.summitracing.com, and search “Value Pack.” You won’t be disappointed!