Part 1: Power-Packed Piston Tech You Can Use!
There are thousands of different pistons available from Summit Racing. They come from just about every piston manufacturer in the business and they fit every price range and almost every […]
Articles written by: Wayne Scraba
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Location, Location, Location: Swapping Mounts to Find the Best Engine & Transmission Position
Everyone’s heard the old real estate mantra “Location-Location-Location.” And while that’s obviously important in the property game, that pithy statement also holds true for a car’s engine and transmission—even if […]
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Gasket Scraping Tools: Taking Drudgery Out of the Equation
One of the most tedious jobs in the automotive hobby has to be scraping gaskets. Depending upon the type of gasket, if it was installed with extra sealants, and how […]
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Tools You Need to Assemble Deutsch Connectors: Affordable Options for High-End Vehicle Electrical Systems
Assembling most automotive style electrical connectors requires specialized tools. No secret there. And as we found out in our recent article How to Assemble Weatherproof Deutsch DT Connectors, Deutsch connectors […]
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How to Assemble Weatherproof Deutsch DT Connectors
There are all sorts of different electrical and electronic connectors available in today’s marketplace. They’re all used for the same thing: Providing cable (or harness) to cable (harness) connections. Some […]
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Racing Can Openers: Why & How to Use an Oil Filter Cutter
A few weeks ago, we posted an article in which we cut open several engine oil filters to have a look inside. While it’s possible to improvise a homemade filter […]
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Oil Down: A Look Inside Several Popular Oil Filter Models
There are all sorts of engine oil filters out there. In fact, a trip to our favorite auto parts website will reveal thousands of oil filters available for any number […]
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Essential Air Compressor Accessories: Oilers, Water Traps & Hose Reels
Having a tool like a big air compressor in your workshop is obviously a great asset. No surprise to seasoned enthusiasts. It can be used to perform any number of […]
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Aww Nuts! (And Bolts. And Studs.) – Understanding Engine Fastener Types & Materials
At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are a lot of fasteners in an engine. But think again! Looking at it from the carb studs down to the oil […]
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Fueling Around: How to Pick the Right Mechanical Fuel Pump Pushrod for a High Performance Engine
The mechanical fuel pump pushrod is a pretty simple device. It joins a lobe on the camshaft (or an eccentric) to a lever on the fuel pump. As the engine […]
