Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting a Misfiring Ford 289 Engine
I have a ‘67 289 out of a Falcon Futura sports coupe that I rebuilt with all new internal guts. The heads and block have been decked and has hydraulic […]
Dampening Engine Vibration with Harmonic Dampers
Harmonic dampers are incredibly important yet often overlooked. We visited the world of harmonic dampers six years ago. (Read: Harmonics 101: Understanding Harmonic Dampers.) It’s time for a refresh. Years […]
Project F-150 (Part 5): Replacing the Front Bumper on a 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
After replacing the rear bumper, our friends at Summit Racing followed that up by replacing the front bumper on its 2019 Ford F-150 truck upgrade project. Sensibly, they used the popular […]
Mailbag: Determining Tire Age by Serial Number
Q: How old are my tires? … A: The serial number of a tire is the most effective way to determine its age. The serial number may also be referred […]
Project F-150 (Part 4): Replacing the Rear Bumper on a 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
The crew at Summit Racing replaced the rear factory bumper on its 2019 Ford F-150 truck upgrade project with the popular ADD Offroad Stealth Fighter aftermarket bumper. Today’s video covers the […]
Flywheels 101: Choose the Best Flywheel for your Engine and Application
Chances are you don’t give much thought to that metal disc spinning inside of your bellhousing. However, choosing the best flywheel for your vehicle application will greatly affect performance, drivability, […]
Video: 5 Common Torque Converter Issues–and How to Avoid Them!
In this video, the experts at Summit Racing Equipment cover five of the most frequent transmission torque converter issues discussed with customers. This includes vehicle performance-related issues that can be […]
Project F-150 (Part 3): Installing Side Steps on our 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
One of the first upgrades truck owners often invest in is a set of good-quality truck side steps. In addition to making it significantly easier to enter and exit your […]
Mailbag: Tall Valve Covers vs. Stock Valve Covers
Q: Do I need tall valve covers? … A: Valve covers come in a variety of designs to give your engine the look you want. One important thing you will need […]
Project F-150 (Part 2): Installing New Wheels and Tires on a 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
The crew at Summit Racing chose the 20-inch Pro Comp Syndrome 44 Series wheels and BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires for its 2019 Ford F-150 truck upgrade project, which […]