How to Match Air Filter Size to Your Engine
When it comes to sizing filter elements, bigger is always better. If you can squeeze a 14-inch diameter air cleaner base on your carbureted or throttle body EFI engine combination, […]
Fastener Tech: The “Friction Factor” and Why It Matters
When it comes to properly tightening automotive fasteners, there are several methods you can use. The most accurate way is to use a stretch gauge to measure the overall stretch […]
Mailbag: Selecting the Right Header Primary Size
Q: I have built up a Monte Carlo with a 350. I want to run the car at the track, so I’m thinking I need to scrap my 1 5/8-inch primary […]
How to Swap a Carburetor for a Holley Avenger EFI in 5 Simple Steps
Upgrading your early muscle car’s carburetor for a modern electronic fuel injection system has never been easier and less expensive. In the past, most EFI systems required some knowledge of […]
Mailbag: 10 Important Considerations About Small Chevy Cylinder Heads (Part 2)
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we finish helping a reader pick out the right cylinder heads for his small block Chevy […]
Video: How to Determine Proper Pushrod Length
Proper pushrod length is essential for achieving optimum valvetrain geometry. In fact, with today’s more-aggressive camshafts and higher valve-spring pressures, determining the right pushrod length has never been more critical to the performance […]
Mailbag: 10 Important Considerations About Small Chevy Cylinder Heads (Part 1)
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a reader pick out the right cylinder heads for his small block […]
Cool School: Quick Guide to Troubleshooting Common Cooling System Problems
Coolant leaks. An overheated engine. Slow warmup. These are three conditions that indicate, or likely indicate, a problem with your cooling system. We’ve put together this quick guide to help […]
How to Build a High-Flow, Stock-Appearing Fuel System
There are a couple of ways to build a high-flow fuel system for your hot rod. You can build a setup with a fuel cell and all sorts of trick […]
Tech Video: Your Top Nitrous Questions Answered!
Watch this video and learn answers to frequently asked questions about what upgrades you should consider when adding nitrous oxide-generated horsepower to your stock vehicle. The gang at Summit Racing […]