Ask Away with Jeff Smith: What’s the Right Steering Box for my Early Chevelle?
I have a ’67 Chevelle that I have decided to swap in a faster ratio steering box. All the stories I’ve read suggest that an ’88 Monte Carlo steering box […]
Blown Opportunity: We Install and Dyno a Magnuson Blower and Trick Flow Heads on an LS3 Corvette
Not getting enough from your LS3-equipped C6? Recently get your doors blown off by a Z06 or ZR1? Just want to give your Corvette a serious custom touch? Magnuson Superchargers […]
Video: How to Identify LS Engine Blocks in 5 Steps
Learn how to identify particular LS engine blocks in five easy steps by watching the latest Summit Racing Quick Flicks video! Properly identifying the generation of your engine block is the […]
Nut Case (Part 1): A Guide to Choosing Fasteners for Your Hot Rod
There’s something troubling about seeing automotive nuts, bolts, and other fasteners that have been chosen simply because they look good. After all, the nuts and bolts used to stick parts […]
How to Check For Worn Vehicle Belts
With summer temperatures heating up, it’s as important as ever to pay attention to your vehicle’s belts. In this post, Brian Wheeler, marketing manager at Dayco Products, shares some secrets […]
Mailbag: Diagnosing Oil Pressure Fluctuation
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping looking at oil pressure fluctuation and whether it could mean potential problems. […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Why So Many Gears in Modern Transmissions?
I’ve noticed that Chrysler is using a new eight-speed automatic transmission for rear wheel drive cars and trucks. I don’t understand how this is more efficient than a more typical […]
Quick Tech: DIY Caster/Camber Measurements with the Quick Trick Wheel Alignment Tool
From the “Why Didn’t I Think of That?” department comes the Quick Trick Alignment wheel alignment tool. Created by Alignment Simple Solutions, The Quick Trick Alignment wheel alignment tool allows […]
Video: How to Restore Your Wheels to Like-New Condition
Now’s not the time to roll with nasty, grungy wheels. You want your vehicle to look its best for shows or just cruising around town. Unfortunately, we can’t all just […]
Mailbag: Detuning a Chevrolet 454 for Better Drivability
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader dial back the performance of his 454 for street use. […]