Video: LS Throttle Bodies – Drive By Wire vs. Drive By Cable
You have a few options when it comes to choosing how to stuff air and fuel into your GM LS engine. You could go for the nostalgic intake manifold and […]
Mailbag: Mapping Out a Ford Coyote 5.0L-to-Fox Body Engine Swap
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing Ford engine swaps–specifically the Coyote 5.0L. Q. “What about Ford engine swaps?” That’s […]
Gap Rap: How to Measure and Set Piston Ring End Gap
When you shop for high performance piston ring sets, you’ll no doubt find there are many different sets and styles available (no big secret). And many of these ring sets are […]
7 Common Paint Mistakes—and How to Avoid (or Fix) Them!
Orange peel, wrinkling, paint curtains—these are all conditions that can ruin an automotive paint job. The good news is they’re all avoidable and fixable. In conjunction with the experts at […]
Video: How to Troubleshoot Nitrous Solenoid Problems
Whenever a customer calls or writes to Summit Racing’s tech department with concerns about their nitrous systems not working, the experienced group always asks the same question first: Have you […]
Mailbag: When to Run Race Tubes and When to Go Tubeless at the Track
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing whether it’s best to run tubes, or tubeless racing slicks. Q: Should I […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Great 5.3L Truck LS Swap Debate
With all this talk about truck LS engines, I hear a lot of talk about swapping a 5.3L truck LS engine into a car. Why would you want to go from […]
Video: How to Install MSD Atomic EFI Fuel Injection Systems
Learn how to install MSD’s Atomic EFI Fuel Injection System in your carbureted muscle car by watching this video which will walk you step-by-step through the installation process. Here, Steve […]
Intercooler Guide (Part 1): Air-to-Air vs. Liquid-to-Air Intercoolers, and Which is Right for You
Turbochargers are somewhat of a glamour product. They make big power and, along with superchargers and nitrous, are considered part of the holy triumvirate of automotive power adders. Turbos are not only common aftermarket […]
Shocks Primer: The Hows and Whys of Priming Your Shocks
“Hey, I bought some new shocks from you, but one of them doesn’t seem to work.” “This new shock only has hydraulic action in one direction.” These are common concerns […]