Tech

The most dangerous time for any new or rebuilt engine is the initial startup. It’s imperative that all internal engine components are properly lubricated before firing up your engine for […]

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining a double ignition setup. Q: I have a V8 engine with a single ignition […]

I purchased a used hydraulic roller camshaft from a friend that was originally used in an LS1 engine. My buddy says it’s a mild cam that’s bigger than a stock […]

Blown head gasket. Those three words can strike fear in car novices and seasoned gearheads alike. A blown head gasket can mean costly repairs if you farm out your mechanical […]

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re troubleshooting a weak charging system. Q: I own a 1969 Ford Bronco which I am […]

If you own a 1979-93 Mustang or Mustang GT, you understand the limitations of the Fox-body Mustang’s four-lug hubs. Four-lug underpinnings limit your choice of aftermarket wheels and certainly tire size. […]

LED lights are all the rage. In this video, a Putco tech shows you how to install one of Putco’s curved, 40-inch LED light bars behind the grille of a Ford truck. […]

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing cam size and idle quality. Q: I am modifying a 1990 Mustang LX […]

What exactly is vapor lock? My friends say I have a problem with vapor lock. Last summer, my small block 350 Camaro had problems in the heat of late summer […]

Back in the day, “real” race cars didn’t have hood scoops. Instead they had an array of open injector stacks poking through the hood top. Scoops were superfluous. But then, […]