Ask Away: How Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Affects Cam Idle (Hint: You May Not Like It)
A friend of mine just added an EZ-EFI 2.0 EFI to his big-block Camaro and while it runs great, it has definitely lost much of its old rumpy cam idle […]
Video: Closer Look at Auto Meter’s Diesel Tach Adapter and Dash Link System
Chuckles Garage in Santa Rosa, CA built its 1,200-horsepower, Cummins-powered 1949 Ford F-100 pickup for multiple purposes. The truck, aptly named “Old Smokey,” is designed for land speed racing, road racing, […]
Mailbag: How to Adjust Your Existing Tires for Maximum Race Traction
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re tuning tire pressure to track surface for maximum traction. G.L. Alamogordo, NM […]
Mopar 440: The Making of a Mean Big Block Mopar
Call it a weakness, an obsession—whatever. But there’s something about the smell of assembly lube that makes us come a runnin’. For example, when our buddy Don Lower decided to […]
Righty-Tighty, Lefty-Loosey: A Quick Guide to Ratchets
The go-to tool for tightening and loosening fasteners is the common ratchet. Everyone has at least one, but most have lots more. I myself have over a dozen. But like […]
Race Winners Split $155K Purse at Shakedown at the Summit in Norwalk
NORWALK, OH — Powerful performances were in the spotlight at the Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit this past weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. On the line was a […]
Mailbag: An Intro to Fan Clutches and How They Work
The fan clutch is an important part of your cooling system. Its drive shaft attaches to the water pump. Then, the fan attaches to the clutch housing. The fan clutch’s job is […]
Tribute Car: How a Special Bond Between Mom and Son Inspired this Wicked 2001 Cobra
Jane Thewes and her son Matt always bonded over cars. When Matt Thewes was growing up in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood, the single mom would take her only son to car shows […]
How to Choose the Right Gaskets
It doesn’t matter whether you log miles at the track or in the grocery store parking lot, your vehicle needs gaskets. You do, however, get a lot of choices when […]
What You Should Know About Counterfeit Parts — and How You Can Avoid Them!
Industry insiders say the issue of counterfeit parts is hardly breaking news. Following the raids at the SEMA Show a few years back, Omix-ADA released an official statement: “The company […]