Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Choosing Spark Plugs for Chevy ZZ Crate Motors
What type of spark plugs do I use on my ZZ3 motor? I know that there are a lot of different spark plugs but what type do I use in […]
Mailbag: Mapping Out a Ford Coyote 5.0L-to-Fox Body Engine Swap
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing Ford engine swaps–specifically the Coyote 5.0L. Q. “What about Ford engine swaps?” That’s […]
Mailbag: When to Run Race Tubes and When to Go Tubeless at the Track
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing whether it’s best to run tubes, or tubeless racing slicks. Q: Should I […]
Mailbag: What’s That Ringing Sound Coming From My Engine?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining why new headers can cause strange noises from your engine. Q: I have a […]
Mailbag: How to Set up an Oil Pump for High Performance Applications
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking oil pumps. Q: I want to put a high volume oil […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Installing and Tuning Your Shifter for Optimum Performance
I just finished replacing the clutch in my ’72 Nova and put the Hurst shifter back on my Muncie four-speed but when I drove the car, something is definitely wrong. […]
Mailbag: Possible Causes and Cures for Hard Shifts
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at ways to fix a hard-shifting transmission. J.W. Niagara Falls, NY Q: I have discovered […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Rocker Arm Failure and Ways to Prevent It
I race a Corvette in the vintage road race classes and I have had a rash of broken rocker arms. The rules prevent me from converting to roller rockers. Is […]
Mailbag: Diagnosing and Fixing Differential Whine
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re quieting down a noisy differential. Q: I ordered a Richmond Gear 3.42 ratio ring […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Micron Ratings and What They Mean for Your Oil Filter
I’ve been looking at aftermarket billet aluminum oil filters with a stainless mesh filter that you can disassemble, clean, and re-use. Are these any good? I don’t mind taking a […]