Fuel Pump Finder (Part 2): A Look at Fuel Pump Options for Street-Strip Applications
It’s probably easier to pick a fuel pump for a Pro Stock car than it is for a street-strip machine. Think of the Pro Stock car for a minute: The […]
YJ Frame-Off Restore: How to Restore and Protect a Tired Frame
Okay, granted 1994 wasn’t that long ago to most of us, but to a Jeep it can be a lifetime. You know how it goes: a little water, a little […]
Video 101: Installing a Dorman Replacement Instrument Cluster
Are the factory gauges in your car or truck inaccurate, inoperable, or just giving you fits? One of the traditional arguments against replacing the entire gauge cluster (versus diagnosing and repairing the […]
Mailbag: Diagnosing and Fixing Differential Whine
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re quieting down a noisy differential. Q: I ordered a Richmond Gear 3.42 ratio ring […]
Motorhead Math: 13 Essential Calculators to Make Gearhead Math Simpler
Math was never exactly our strong suit in school. That’s unfortunate because, as you know by now, there can be a substantial amount of math involved in hot rodding, racing, and general automotive […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Micron Ratings and What They Mean for Your Oil Filter
I’ve been looking at aftermarket billet aluminum oil filters with a stainless mesh filter that you can disassemble, clean, and re-use. Are these any good? I don’t mind taking a […]
Desert Bronco (Part 2): Marc Sorger Finishes His Off-Road Race Bronco
In the first segment of Desert Bronco, we introduced Marc Sorger and the 1984 Bronco he was cutting up, er, modifying for desert and short-course racing in his home state […]
Fuel Pump Finder: How to Choose the Right Performance Fuel Pump
“Which size fuel pump do I need?” According to the Summit Racing technical department, it’s one of the most common questions they hear. It’s not about the physical size of […]
Mopar 499 Street Hero (Part 4): The Dyno Results and an EFI Surprise
Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian has been building and writing about engines almost as long as there has been internal combustion. Mike’s shop, Birchwood Automotive, specializes in street performance and racing […]
Mailbag: Tuning Your Carburetor for Mid and Upper RPM Power
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re setting up a Holley carburetor for mid and high rpm power production. […]