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We measure speed in miles per hour and torque in pounds for every foot of leverage, but what the heck is a “horsepower” and how is it quantified? Is it […]

[Editor’s Note: This L59 engine upgrade guide is part of a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing that we are sharing at […]

We’ve all been there at one time or another—tightening a fastener to specifications, only the specified torque is never reached. That unsettling feeling of a stripped thread. For most of […]

So you bought a new Mustang. Let’s make it go faster, handle better, and look even more awesome. We have assembled the following buyer’s guide for owners interested in the […]

For as long as there have been internal combustion engines, there have been cooling systems—either air or water cooled. (Air cooled engines aren’t mainstream unless you own a Corvair, VW, […]

There are no doubt some strong arguments for other years being the best in automotive history. But, we still haven’t heard any that move us off of the position that […]

What is the best-handling car on the planet? There are many ways to think about this. We settled on rally cars,and chose five that dominate that brand of racing, which […]

Valve springs are the highest stressed component in your engine. That’s why companies like COMP Cams and Summit Racing stress the importance of properly handling your valve springs before, during, […]

If you’re rebuilding a GM LS engine, then pay special attention to what is commonly called the “dogbone” or “barbell” in the main oiling system passage into the oil filter. […]

Have you ever needed to spray-down and clean your race car, boat, tools, trailer, or piece of heavy equipment and didn’t have access to a good water supply and/or power […]