Engine & Exhaust

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about engine flooding and hesitation.  A: Those driveability problems are hard to diagnose from […]

Proper engine break-in procedure is critical. The right steps during this procedure can save your engine, your bank account, and ultimately your sanity. With help from the engine experts at ATK High Performance Engines […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seems to love its ethanol. Farmers love it, too. But if you’re a hot rodder–particularly a hot rodder with a carbureted or older-style fuel system–ethanol isn’t […]

When picking an oil pump for an engine build, what do you select: standard replacement, high pressure, high volume, or both (high pressure and high volume)? That’s a question we […]

Learn the proper way to wrap your exhaust header pipes by watching this video from our friends at Design Engineering Inc.  The exhaust experts at DEI will show you, step-by-step, […]

Okay, I keep reading about there is a difference between detonation and pre-ignition but it seems that whenever I ask anybody about this, they agree but don’t know the difference. […]

Learn how to find your camshaft position sensor on a third- and fourth-generation LS engine block, and some of the differences between the two by watching this short Summit Racing […]

Carburetor spacers have two main tasks: insulate the carburetor from engine heat to keep the incoming air and fuel cooler, and act as a tuning aid to produce more power. […]

It’s all about a profile that looks cool. Having the right lowered stance is what sets a killer hot rod apart from a dorky looking hot rod. That said, driving low […]

In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the basic of backpressure in your exhaust system, how it works, and why it’s important to your engine performance. Trying […]