Tech

  So you took (or are about to take) the plunge and got a MIG welder. Not only will you be able to make brackets, stitch together body panels, and […]

Listen closely because your spark plugs may be trying to tell you something. Is your engine running too lean? Too rich? Is there an issue with oil control or ignition timing? Or is everything […]

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re dialing in timing and straightening out a few cam/valvetrain issues.. C.S. • Currie, […]

What’s more frustrating than sitting on the side of the road with an overheated vehicle? Whether it’s the sight of the steam coming from the hood or the smell of […]

Are you thinking about adding a snow plow to your ATV or side by side? Great idea. Whether you’re looking to more efficiently remove snow from your driveway, or perhaps […]

Watch this video from our friends at TCI Auto to better understand a flexplate’s role in automatic transmission operation. You learn how the flexplate connects the torque converter to the engine’s crankshaft, functioning […]

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking valve spring pressure and how it affects valvetrain performance. C.K.• Somerville, OH […]

There’s usually at least one thing missing from a kit project: the engine. While Factory Five supplies most of what’s needed to complete the Mk4 roadster, getting it running on […]

Choosing a muffler for your vehicle is almost like picking a soundtrack for your driving adventures. Do you want a low-pitched growl, a raspy exhaust tone, or just an all-out […]

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re covering rocker arm ratio and how it affects performance. S.B. • Atlanta, GA […]