Video: How to Set Lifter Pre-Load on a Small Block Chevy Engine
Watch this video from Power Nation and Summit Racing, and let tech expert and OnAllCylinders contributor Jeff Smith show you how to set lifter pre-load on a small block Chevy […]
Automotive Paint Guide (Part 4): How to Choose the Right Automotive Paint Primer
Automotive paint primers serve a variety of purposes. Depending on which type you use, primer can offer corrosion-resistance for your sheet metal, provide the necessary adhesion for your topcoat, fill […]
Video: How (& Why) To Adjust Your Hydraulic Clutch Pedal
A while back, we talked about the importance of properly bleeding your hydraulic clutch. But for a lot of vehicles, you’ll also want to ensure that your pedal is properly […]
Summit Racing Adds New Pro LS Truck Swap and Turbo Cams to Pro LS Line (Video)
The new Summit Pro LS camshafts have been a hit. The new product line launched in July and quickly developed a following. Just a quick recap: Summit Pro LS cams […]
Mailbag: What Does a Residual Pressure Valve Do?
Q: Would you please explain residual valves? … A: A residual pressure valve is a special type of one-way check valve. They are used to keep a small amount of pressure in […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Revisiting Common Causes and Cures for Vapor Lock
What exactly is vapor lock? The weather is warming up now and last summer I had trouble with my small block Nova dying a various times when he engine ran […]
Wheeling & Dealing: How to Set Up and Adjust a Wheelie Bar
Nosebleed wheel stands are the poster children of drag racing. Everyone likes to see them, but for the most part, they’re not all that conducive to running a low ET […]
Dana Done Better: How and Why to Upgrade Your Dana 60 with Summit Racing’s Axle Upgrade Combo
As the old saying goes: “You’re only as strong as your weakest link.” In four-wheeling circles, that timeless adage applies perfectly to the famously tough Dana 60 front axle. Although […]
Parts Bin: Derale’s PWM Electric Fan Controller Adjusts Fan Speed for Quiet & Efficient Temperature Regulation
For most vehicles running electric cooling fans, they’re either on or off—without a whole lot of middle ground. When the temperature sensor says the coolant is too hot, the fans […]
The Right Way to Install Your Engine Fasteners: Understanding Friction, Bolt Stretch & Clamp Load
Your vehicle’s engine bay is a high-stress environment, with a lot of heat, vibration, and other cyclic loading forces that increase as you add horsepower. That’s why you want to […]