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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 […]

For the average hot rod enthusiast, budget comes into play in a big way. We can’t spend the mortgage payment on a truck load of car parts, so we either […]

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 […]

  Friend 1: “Go across the bridge, through town, and jump on the expressway north.” Friend 2: “No, no, no. Go under the bridge, hop on the bypass, and pick […]

This much you know: A) you’ve upgraded your vehicle with a variety of aftermarket mods, and B) you want to get maximum power from those modifications. The question is how […]

Few parts are more synonymous with a classic American hot rod than the carburetor. Ironically, few parts are more misunderstood than the venerable carb, which still came equipped on some […]

What does high performance sound like? Depending on the muffler, the sound of high performance can be anything from a low, throaty growl to an ear-splitting roar—and everything in between. […]

We taught you the basics of bracket racing in a previous post. Now, we’re going to give you the next lesson—how to stage. There is more to staging than simply rolling […]