Tech

What’s with big deal with pinion angle? It is a very big deal. In order to keep the driveshaft and U-joints operating in a (more or less) straight line, the […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about engine flooding and hesitation.  A: Those driveability problems are hard to diagnose from […]

We take motor oil for granted. Sometimes, we don’t change it as often as we should. And when we do pour in a fresh batch of oil, we don’t always do […]

Proper engine break-in procedure is critical. The right steps during this procedure can save your engine, your bank account, and ultimately your sanity. With help from the engine experts at ATK High Performance Engines […]

My buddies and I got into a discussion the other day about why all the new car companies went with individual coils for each cylinder as opposed to sticking with […]

No matter how hard you try to avoid it, at some point you’ll get a stain, tear, or the smell of that day-old burrito onto your truck’s new upholstery. This […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seems to love its ethanol. Farmers love it, too. But if you’re a hot rodder–particularly a hot rodder with a carbureted or older-style fuel system–ethanol isn’t […]

Rotor phasing refers to the alignment of the rotor top and the distributor cap terminal when spark occurs, according to MSD Ignition. It’s critical to maximizing engine performance. Incorrect alignment […]

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums.  Q: I own a first-gen Pontiac Firebird coupe with a mostly stock 1971 400 engine. The engine is […]

For the third year running, Trick Flow Specialties is building the engine that will be part of the prize package awarded to the IHRA’s Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion. […]