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Not much thought is given to car horns—unless they don’t work or they sound like someone with a bad larynx. Aside from the obvious safety concerns, car horns are also […]

What’s the future of engine technology? While most of the focus has been on electric engines, a Canton, OH company is convinced the future of engine design actually lies in the past. […]

I’ll bet that almost everyone reading this has at least one air chuck and one blow gun in the shop. They’re pretty normal pieces of equipment for anyone with an […]

If the rotating assembly is the heart and soul of your engine, the camshaft is the brains. It controls the movement of the entire valvetrain, telling the valve when to […]

Ignition systems have come a long way since the early days of the automobile. From early points-style setups to modern coil-on-plug configurations, the ignition system has evolved. There are five […]

There’s a ton of upside in converting from traditional incandescent bulbs to LEDs, and one of the biggest is reduced strain on your wiring harness thanks to less current draw. […]

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 make 400 horsepower from a Chevy 350 engine—and whether […]

Oil pans have one of the dirtiest jobs in your engine compartment. They’re absolutely critical to your engine’s entire wellbeing, yet they don’t often get the same love and attention as […]

If you look closely at leaf spring NHRA Stockers or other stock suspension small tire cars, most have one thing in common: The suspension consists of some sort of traction […]

Socket extensions are a staple of any good toolbox. Available in a wide selection of lengths, the proper extension lets you reach fasteners that would otherwise be inaccessible. Conventional extensions […]