Video 101: Oil Pump Pressure vs. Flow
One of the biggest misconceptions about oil pumps centers around oil pressure. As this video from Melling explains, oil pumps don’t produce oil pressure. They flow a particular volume of […]
Mailbag: What’s That Ringing Sound Coming From My Engine?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining why new headers can cause strange noises from your engine. Q: I have a […]
Lights, Bumpers…Action: Installing New Bumpers and Better Lights on a Jeep Rubicon
Jaded is a strong word. Let’s just say we’re not always easily impressed. But when we opened the two huge packages from Rugged Ridge and the smaller package from Rigid […]
Watch Auto Revolution Build a Chevy C10 LIVE June 26 and 27
Our friends at Auto Revolution are hosting live video streaming of the C10 build on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. The challenge: to assemble the entire truck from […]
Roller Derby: How to Break In a Roller Camshaft
By now, it’s common practice (or should be) to use break-in oil with ZDDP or a zinc additive for a flat-tappet camshaft. But what about roller cams? Any old oil will […]
Video: How to Install an Advance Adapters NP231 Slip Yoke Eliminator
If you own a lifted Jeep or one to which you plan to add a lift kit, you may also be considering a slip yoke eliminator because driveline angle is […]
Mailbag: How to Set up an Oil Pump for High Performance Applications
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking oil pumps. Q: I want to put a high volume oil […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Installing and Tuning Your Shifter for Optimum Performance
I just finished replacing the clutch in my ’72 Nova and put the Hurst shifter back on my Muncie four-speed but when I drove the car, something is definitely wrong. […]
Electric Fan 4-1-1: Everything You Need to Know About Electric Fans
The heat generated from stop-and-go-driving, racing, and towing can kill engines. A well-designed electric cooling fan is critical to prevent engine overheating—a good fan will provide the airflow needed to […]
Video: How to Test a Starter Solenoid
Having ignition problems? Learn how to test a starter solenoid by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Using a multimeter and a spare wire, this video will show you how […]