Mailbag: Explaining Automotive Electric Relays
Q: What are the different types of electric relays? … A: An electric relay is a high amperage switch controlled with a small electrical input. Normally, the small input controls an electromagnetic […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Choosing a Transmission for Big Block-Powered Cruiser
I am building a ‘72 Caprice as a tribute patrol cruiser. I am pulling out the original 400 SBC and replacing it with a big-block 454 just so the look […]
Project F-150 (Part 7): Upgrading Headlights & Taillights on a 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
The crew at Summit Racing chose the Anzo LED halo projector-style headlight and Anzo taillight assemblies to upgrade the front and rear lighting on its 2019 Ford F-150 truck upgrade project. […]
Mailbag: Explaining Thrust Angle for Both Street & Race Vehicles
Q: What exactly is the “thrust angle” on a vehicle, and why does it matter? … A: The thrust angle is an imaginary line that is precisely 90 degrees from […]
Project F-150 (Part 6): Installing a Gen-Y Adjustable Hitch on a 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
The crew at Summit Racing chose the Gen-Y adjustable receiver hitch ball mount for its 2019 Ford F-150 truck upgrade project. Today’s video covers the installation of the hitch, which Anthony […]
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 […]