Tap & Die 101: How to Use a Tap & Die Set to Cut Internal & External Threads
If you have any sort of shop experience, you’ll know that pulling out the tap and die set usually means something went wrong. Probably the only thing worse is when […]
Project Baja Bronco (Part 3): Bolting Up Off-Road Bumpers, Rock Sliders & a Winch
When Ford unleashed its sixth-generation Bronco a few years back, it quickly became one of the hottest new vehicles in the gearhead universe—and we knew it was only a matter […]
Suspension Setup Basics: Make It Handle! Adjustment Tips from a Professional Racer
Hello Summit Racing addicts like me! So you’ve built a hot engine and are on a first-name basis with your local delivery drivers, but now your machine is twice as […]
Video: Tips for Cutting Steel & Metal Tubing with a Miter Saw
Do much fabrication or custom chassis and suspension work, and there’s a good chance you’ll eventually have to cut some boxed or round metal tubing. But while you’d think cutting […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Is a GM 200-4R Automatic a Good Choice for a Mostly Stock 1968 Camaro? What Transmission Would You Recommend?
I have a really nice 1967 Camaro that my sister bought from the first owner way back in 1979. It’s a California car with a matching-numbers SS350 engine with a […]
What is a Heater Core? Where is It Located, What Does it Do & How Do You Flush It?
Put simply, a heater core is part of your automobile’s climate control system and helps fill your car, truck, or SUV’s passenger compartment with warm, comfortable air. In other words, […]
The Hook Factor: Establishing a Baseline Street Car Chassis Setup for Quarter Mile Drag Racing
Street cars or street/strip cars present several issues when it comes to quarter mile chassis setup. They’re not really full-on race cars and they’re not really intended (or set up) […]
Project Baja Bronco (Part 2): The Summit Racing Ford Bronco Gets a Suspension Lift, New Wheels & Tires
When Ford unleashed its sixth-generation Bronco a few years back, it quickly became one of the hottest new vehicles in the gearhead universe—and we knew it was only a matter […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Check My Automatic Transmission Fluid Level with the Engine Running?
I’m new to the car scene and one thing I have always been told is to check the automatic transmission fluid with the engine running, but to check the engine […]
Project Baja Bronco (Part 1): Welcome to the Summit Racing Ford Bronco Upgrade Series
When Ford unleashed its sixth-generation Bronco a few years back, it quickly became one of the hottest new vehicles in the gearhead universe—and we knew it was only a matter […]