Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting Idling Problems in a 429 Ford
I have a 429 Ford in a Torino I bought about five months ago. The previous owner told me it has a flat tappet hydraulic performance cam but he didn’t […]
Parts Bin: WeatherTech Round All-Purpose Mats Are Smart Way to Keep Your Floors Clean & Ding-Free (They’re Great for Christmas Trees Too!)
You’re probably familiar with the WeatherTech name, as the company has a solid reputation for its super durable automotive floorliners. But WeatherTech makes a lot more than car and truck […]
Erica Enders & Antron Brown Win NHRA Championships
Erica Enders secured her second-consecutive Pro Stock championship Sunday while racing to victory in the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was Enders ninth […]
Quick Feature: Pro Vintage 1956 Ford Victoria
CLEVELAND, OH. — There were a ton of gorgeous vehicles on display at the 2019 Piston-Powered AutoRama show. Too many to see them all. But one that we were able to […]
LFA 6.0L Engine Upgrade Guide: Expert Advice for LFA Engine Mods to Maximize Performance
[Editor’s Note: This LFA engine upgrade guide is the second in a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing. The LFA engine […]
On-Time Delivery: Turbocharged & Supercharged Ignition Timing Test
Even more than proper air/fuel ratio, ignition timing is THE critical element in any internal combustion engine, particularly when you add boost to the equation. Because of the changing loads […]
Catalytic Converter Guide: 4 Steps to Choosing a Catalytic Converter
Move over, California–you’ve got company when it comes to strict emissions standards. New York, which had already adopted California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards in 1990, has now implemented […]
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 […]
Parts Bin: Summit Racing’s Formed Transition Tubes Solve a Lot of Custom Exhaust & Intake Issues
By its very nature, the gearhead world is one of customization. And while that’s usually a good thing, it can present its fair share of headaches. For example, say you’re […]
An Introduction to Grypmat Tool Trays
How did Grypmat tool trays—the hottest new tool in automotive—come to be? The same way most awesome things do, because as the old proverb says, necessity is the mother of […]