Mailbag: “What is Causing My Car to Hesitate?”
Q: I have a Trans Am powered by a 406 small block Chevy. The engine has 9.67:1 compression, GM cast iron cylinder heads with Crane roller rockers, an Edelbrock Performer […]
Big Ford Horsepower (Part 3): Dyno Results for Trick Flow Specialties’ 598 Ford
Trick Flow Specialties is once again building the engine that will be part of the prize package awarded to the Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion. Last year, Trick Flow built […]
Block Talk (Part 2): Why Chevrolet Performance’s Bowtie Big Blocks are a Great Foundation for Performance Builds
In the first installment of Block Talk, we told you why a modern CNC-machined block is a great foundation for a high performance engine. Using a Chevrolet Performance big block Chevy […]
Mailbag: Recognizing the Symptoms of Worn Valve Springs
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we examine the signs of fatigued valve springs. A: Take a good look at your […]
Basic Maintenance Series: 6 Car Odors that Reek of Potential Maintenance Issues
At the track, the smell of burning rubber is a good thing. However, as the Car Care Council points out, the smell of burnt rubber can also point to potential mechanical […]
Shock How-To: Dialing in a Baseline Setup for Double-Adjustable Drag Race Shocks
Adjustable shock absorbers are becoming popular in drag racing. You can adjust their damping characteristics to suit varying tracks and/or track conditions to eliminate wheel hop and tire shake. That […]
How to Diagnose Common Charging System Problems
Dead battery. Dim lights. Flickering gauges. Any one of these symptoms can be a sign of a weak charging system. Your charging system is responsible for restoring the charge to […]
Video: How to Choose the Correct Header Primary Size
Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video to learn how your header’s primary diameter affects performance. You will learn some basic rules for how to choose the best header primary […]
Mailbag: What Are Ignition Voltage, Millijoules & Resistance?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we provide an introduction to ignition terminology, including voltage, millijoules, and resistance. J.M. Halethorpe, […]
Brake Tech: 6 Factors That Affect Pedal Firmness and Feel
According to the brake geniuses at StopTech, the following are the six primary factors that affect your vehicle’s brake feel. 1. Brake hoses Optimum pedal firmness cannot be achieved with […]