Video: Choosing the Proper Collector Size
Whether you’re building for the street or the track, watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how to choose the proper header collector size. You will learn how […]
Mailbag: What Does Carbon on Exhaust Tips Mean?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re diagnosing carbon deposits on an exhaust system and resolving a rich air/fuel mixture. […]
Mailbag: Winter Survival Tips for Diesels
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re offering up some winter performance tips for diesel trucks. S.M. • Ann Arbor, […]
Cheat Sheet: Quick Guide to Engine Firing Orders
Do small, simple projects become extremely large and a little out of your league when it comes to your ride? Has a simple distributor cap and rotor change quickly turned ugly? […]
Mailbag: Exploring Possible Cures for Pre-Ignition
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re dialing in timing and straightening out a few cam/valvetrain issues.. D.B. • Basom, […]
How to Choose an Aftermarket Radiator
What’s more frustrating than sitting on the side of the road with an overheated vehicle? Whether it’s the sight of the steam coming from the hood or the smell of […]
Mailbag: Matching Your Valve Springs to Your Camshaft
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking valve spring pressure and how it affects valvetrain performance. C.K.• Somerville, OH […]
Video: Chambered vs. Straight-Through Mufflers (and Turbo-Style, Too!)
Choosing a muffler for your vehicle is almost like picking a soundtrack for your driving adventures. Do you want a low-pitched growl, a raspy exhaust tone, or just an all-out […]
Mailbag: Rocker Arm Ratio…What Does it Mean?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re covering rocker arm ratio and how it affects performance. S.B. • Atlanta, GA […]
Closer Look: Percy’s Adjust-a-Jet Metering Plate
[Editor’s note: This article was originally posted in 2012. Since then, the Percy’s company was purchased by Taylor Cable. Taylor is still making Adjust-a-Jet kits, but now under the Taylor […]