Edelbrock 1406 vs. 1906 Carb Comparo
It’s the Edelbrock 1406 Performer carburetor versus the Edelbrock 1906 AVS carburetor. We’re not pitting these two carbs against each other because they’re mortal enemies (they’re from the same family, […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why is There Wet Engine Oil on My Spark Plug Threads?
I have a 355ci small block Chevy that was rebuilt about a year ago and we included a set of Edelbrock aluminum heads, a Comp flat tappet cam, and an […]
NHRA 2013 Wrap-Up: Courtney Force Tops Dad, Joins Massey and Johnson in Winner’s Circle
In their first finals head-to-head matchup, Courtney Force claimed a memorable Funny Car victory against her legendary father on Sunday at the inaugural NHRA New England Nationals at New England […]
2011 Chevy Camaro Cold Air Intake Buyer’s Guide
An easy way to bolt on some horsepower to your 2011 Gen 5 Camaro is a cold air intake. With the horsepower potential of the GM 6.2L LS engine, why […]
Mailbag: Mass Airflow Sensor Calibration vs. Fuel Injector Size
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing calibrating MAF sensors for your fuel injector size. J.S. Franklin, TN Q: I have […]
Parts Bin: Mac’s Monkey Face is a Game-Changer in Truck/Trailer Cargo Security
The Monkey Face is here! The Monkey Face is an innovative multi-mount stake pocket that can accommodate a wide variety of tie-down hook styles. It features a 60 degree arc–the […]
Mr. Clean: Quick Guide to Prepping a New Engine Block for Assembly
Let’s assume you bought a brand spanking new block and it’s back from the machine shop. It’s machined and it’s ready to go. Or is it? Probably not. You need […]
M.O.R.E. Hide-A-Step Ideal for Ford or Chevy/GMC Trucks with Large Tires
M.O.R.E. (Mountain Off-Road Enterprises) makes it easy to get into your Ford or Chevy/GMC pickup with large tires with its Hide-A-Step. The Hide-A-Step is incredibly easy to install. It lowers your […]
Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Best Air Chuck & Blow Gun for Your Needs
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 […]
How to Build Bulletproof Mechanical Clutch Linkage
Not that long ago, the standard clutch linkage in a Detroit-built car was a mechanical setup consisting of a fork at the bellhousing (for the release bearing) along with a […]