Basic Troubleshooting for Four-Stroke Dirt Bike Carburetors
Nobody likes working on carburetors. But getting ahead in life is about doing the things that most people don’t like doing, even when we’re talking about tinkering with your carbureted […]
Video: An Introduction to Tri-Y Headers
This Summit Racing Quick Flicks video covers the basics of tri-Y headers and explains why they are a versatile option for many different vehicle applications. Watch this video to learn how […]
Blower Basics (Part 2): Boost and What You Need to Know
Can you ever have too much of a good thing? In the case of boost, the answer is a resounding yes. As we told you in Blower Basics (Part 1), […]
When Do I Need Aftermarket Cylinder Heads? Your Top Tech Questions Answered!
We recently reached out to the guys in Summit Racing’s renowned tech department—the largest full-time staff in the industry—to identify and answer five common tech questions they hear on a […]
Video: Installing a K&N Cold Air Intake System
In this short video, our friends at K&N show you how easy it can be to install one of their cold intakes. The installation team uses a 2011 Dodge Challenger […]
Mailbag: More Solutions for a Rich Air/Fuel Mixture
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. Last week, we tackled a rich air/fuel condition. This week, we’re revisiting the popular subject and […]
Blower Basics (Part 1): A Guide to Supercharger Types & Terminology
Many people have the impression that a supercharger is an exotic performance part found on wild street machines or race cars. There’s also the impression a supercharged vehicle is […]
Mailbag: Leaning Out a Rich Condition
J.S. • Saltillo, MS Q: I have some questions concerning my 1981 GMC 1/2 ton truck. It has a 350 that’s bored .040 inches over with flat top pistons, ported […]
Video: How to Choose the Proper Timing Set for Your Vehicle
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, Al discusses the basic differences between timing chain, timing gear, and timing belt drive systems. Learn how to determine which timing set will […]
Mailbag: O-Ring Grooved vs. Non-Grooved Ford Cylinder Heads
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about the merits of O-ring grooved Ford cylinder heads for high-horsepower nitrous […]