A Level Playing Field: Tilting Engine Installation Tools
We’ve talked about engine installation tools previously, but this time around we’ll zoom in on engine leveling or tilter tools. There are all sorts of examples out there. Most install […]
The Common Set of Pliers: Simple Tools with Thousands of Uses
Pliers are as essential as the screwdriver or hammer. They’re so versatile that few homes, let alone garages, are without a pair. But the sizes and shapes available are abundant. […]
Parts Bin: Trick Flow’s R-Series Intake Manifold Delivers Optimal Airflow for Your Big Cube, Big Power SBC
Building a high power, big cube carbureted Small Block Chevy V8 that’ll spin up to 7,500 rpm? Well, the folks at Trick Flow Specialties have been hard at work, creating […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Advice on Swapping a 4.8L LR4 LS Engine & 4L60E Trans into a 1969 Firebird
I have a 1969 Firebird that I’m swapping in a 2002 LR4 4.8L LS engine from a GMC Sierra pickup. I have the mechanical swap parts for mounting the engine […]
Overlanding Essentials: Tents, Shelter & Sleeping
While it’s easy to love the idea of overlanding through a pristine landscape, off-roading is tough. And having the right overlanding, off-road, and car camping gear is vital. So we’ve […]
Video: How to Identify LS Engine Blocks in 5 Steps
Learn how to identify particular LS engine blocks in five easy steps by watching the latest Summit Racing Quick Flicks video! Properly identifying the generation of your engine block is the […]
Video 101: How to Quickly Defrost Your Windshield
It’s that time of year where you might find yourself running late to work. Even worse, you might have to wake up early just to warm up your car, scrape […]
Video: Installing a Summit Electric Fuel Pump in a ’79 Cherokee
A while back, I got my 1979 Jeep Cherokee back on the road after swapping in some full width ¾-ton axles, 63-inch Chevy leaf springs with a shackle flip in […]
Video: How to Choose an Intake Manifold for Your LS Engine Swap
Learn how to choose the best intake manifold for your LS engine swap by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Your cylinder heads‘ intake port style, as well as […]
The Inch-Pound Torque Wrench: A Toolbox Hero for Leak-Free Valve & Differential Cover Gaskets
Like so many of our other automotive maintenance adventures, this one started with a few drips of oil on our garage floor. A quick inspection of our engine bay revealed […]