Engine & Exhaust

Learn how measuring your water pump from the mounting flange to the hub surface of the pump can tell you what kind of pump is currently installed in your vehicle, […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help convert a race engine into a pump gas street motor. R.F. • […]

Drag racers can be a discontented bunch. If a car is quick, it’s still not quick enough. Running five miles-per-hour faster is cool, but a couple more would be cooler yet. […]

For optimum engine performance and longevity, it’s imperative that you maintain the health of your dirt bike’s cooling system. Mostly, that means maintaining your radiator and constantly checking your fluid […]

What are the differences between I-beam and H-beam connecting rods? Learn why lighter-weight I-beam rods are perfect for high-rpm applications and why heavier H-beam rods are better suited for high-horsepower, […]

It started off innocently enough. Following a race in 2010, Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line bought a 1968 Biscayne station wagon as a side project and […]

A couple weeks back, we asked the question: Mechanical vs. Electric Fans: Which is Best for Your Vehicle? If you’ve determined that an electric fan is the best choice for […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader find the source of mysterious white smoke.   J.M. • […]

Better understand compression ratio, how to calculate it, piston-to-wall clearance, how to adjust it depending on the power your engine produces, and more by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks […]

Got questions?             We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re spraying some knowledge on nitrous.   J.F. • Danville, VA Q: I’m […]