Tech

What does high performance sound like? Depending on the muffler, the sound of high performance can be anything from a low, throaty growl to an ear-splitting roar—and everything in between. […]

We taught you the basics of bracket racing in a previous post. Now, we’re going to give you the next lesson—how to stage. There is more to staging than simply rolling […]

Let’s establish a few important things. Some of the most expensive stuff you can break on your quad is located in the undercarriage. If you’re not running hard enough or […]

Ah, the carburetor. For some guys, it’s a symbol of American automotive performance…a genuine hot rodder’s answer to the “evils” of modern fuel injection. For others, it’s a source of […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a reader overhaul his Rat motor for street/strip performance. G.T. • Keaau, […]

Few things can make a kid go from happy to sad more quickly than these three words: “batteries not included.” After all, the latest electronic toy or gadget is useless […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re providing tips on proper engine break-in. Bill M. • Summit, IL Q: I […]

It’s an unfortunate irony, but a true one—your dirt bike doesn’t like dirt. More specifically, your bike’s engine doesn’t like dirt. Too much of it will inevitably clog your air […]

Stock exhaust systems typically restrict the flow of exhaust gases out of your engine, and thus prevent your engine from reaching its full power potential. In our “Exhaustive Research” post, […]

Wondering how to choose a carburetor? This is a question that confronts anybody in the market for a carburetor, whether it’s for a street or race vehicle. Many companies offer […]