ignition timing

Q: I‘ve owned a few vehicles, but I’m new to engine tuning and automotive mechanics in general. What can you tell me about ignition timing? In particular, how does advancing or […]

Do you know of or are you a good source for questions about timing? I’m not talking about the basics. I think I have that figured out. A question I […]

I’ve always thought that vacuum advance was something just for stock engines and something you didn’t use with a performance engine. In fact, I’ve heard guys say they’ve locked out […]

Perhaps this would’ve been a good post for a Throwback Thursday. Fact is this video has been around for a while, but it’s still one of the more comprehensive tutorials on […]

I hate to admit that I’ve been working on cars for more years that I care to admit and yet I still don’t understand all the different things about ignition […]

Here’s a scenario to ponder: You hand picked the best components for an engine build, had those bits meticulously machined and assembled, and ended up with a stout engine that […]

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re making a few jetting changes to accommodate for high-humidity racing.                                 D.D. • Agana, Guam […]

There’s really no secret to making horsepower with a nitrous system. Nitrous delivers instant power gains by cooling the intake charge, improving fuel atomization, and giving your engine the ability […]