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While it may be easy to see why a manual-transmission vehicle needs a clutch, understanding exactly how it works is something else entirely. But the gang at Learn Engineering is […]

In contrast to a series of misadventures with other bikes, my 2000 CB 750 Nighthawk has been the epitome of motorcycle reliability. Yup, save for some leaky gaskets and typical […]

It’s not uncommon to see many top level race cars equipped with two batteries nowadays—and there are a few important reasons why. To help explain the benefits of running a […]

When GM introduced the LS engine in 1997, it featured many design changes from the Gen 1 Small Block Chevy (SBC) engine that improved engine durability and efficiency. One of […]

Back in the day, the common way to select rear end gears for a car was downright simple: In an automatic, whatever ratio was in the transmission, was in the […]

Editor’s Note: The following tech story and product profile from Aldan American was previously published on Aldan’s website, and is being shared here with permission. … The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro […]

The word grease conjures negative images of dirty dishes, stained clothes, and oily food. In the automotive world, grease is the first and often only line of defense against premature […]

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re troubleshooting a Pontiac Trans Am Tuned Port […]

Q: I have a 1969 Chevelle with a 402 big block, a Turbo 400 transmission, and a 12-bolt rear axle with 4.56 gears. I used to run 7.20s in the eighth-mile and […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re figuring out how to stuff bigger, beefier tires underneath a Jeep Wrangler.                                 K.W. • […]