10 Things That You Absolutely, Positively Have to Carry in Your Vehicle at All Times
No doubt about it, cars and trucks are getting easier to own. Gone are the days of fiddling with a choke or regularly topping-off with oil. And with the rise […]
Dial in Displacement (and Power!) with an Engine Stroker Kit—Here’s What You Need to Know
Talk about a stealthy means to displacement and affordable power? The beauty of this restomod approach to power is—no one knows it’s there but you. The time-proven stroker, by its […]
Using Jesel’s Special Tools to Work on Special Parts
Special parts often require special tools. For example, something like an adjustable crescent wrench has no place when it comes to setting valve lash! Which is no secret to anyone […]
Mailbag: What is Compression and How Does it Relate to Octane?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we discuss the basics of compression and how it relates to your fuel octane. […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Cam Size and Its Role in Torque Converter Selection
I have a ’69 Chevy C-10 pickup with a 383 stroker small-block and a TH350 transmission. We recently put a bigger hydraulic lifter cam and headers on the engine to […]
Booster Basics: How Carburetor Booster Design Relates to Your Vehicle’s Performance
To truly understand how carburetors work, you first have to know Daniel Bernoulli. Bernoulli was an 18th century scientist who discovered that pressure is inversely proportional to velocity. This principle, […]
What is a Wishbone Suspension and How Does it Work?
When someone tells you their car or truck has a “wishbone suspension,” it’s not turkey-talk. They’re referring to a specific type of suspension design that allows the vehicle’s wheels to […]
Spaced Out: How to Choose a Carburetor Spacer
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. […]
Parts Bin: Summit Racing’s Shifter Platform Lets You Put Your Race Car’s Shifter Exactly Where You Want It
Ever miss a shift because you were fumbling for your race vehicle’s transmission shifter lever? Maybe it’s sitting too low because you had to secure it directly to the floor […]
Video: How to Use a Ball Joint Press
Replacing ball joints is one of those jobs where you absolutely need the proper tool to do it right. But it takes more than owning a quality ball joint press […]