Ignition Wire Works: 18 Spark Plug Wire Assembly & Routing Tips
Building and routing ignition wires seems to be a simple task—at least at first glance. And the job can be quick and dirty, but the results usually speak for themselves. […]
Articles written by: Wayne Scraba
Ignition & Electrical / Tech Articles
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How to Choose & Use a Multimeter for Troubleshooting Automotive Electrical Issues
An extremely useful and versatile tool that doesn’t get much attention is an electrical multimeter. While analog handheld multimeters have been around for decades, today’s digital models are much more […]
Engine & Exhaust / Tech Articles
Part 2: Power-Packed Piston Tech You Can Use!
In last month’s Part One, we began our look at today’s piston technology. As mentioned in that article, the numbers of choices within the Summit Racing catalog are absolutely massive. […]
Engine & Exhaust / Product Profiles / Tech Articles
Precision Ring Filing – A Slick Tool to Set Piston Ring Gap
File-to-fit piston rings are common today. Typically, they begin with a ring set that has the top (and often the second) ring manufactured with a diameter 0.005 inch larger than […]
Engine & Exhaust / Tech Articles
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 […]
Driveline / Engine & Exhaust / Tech Articles
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 […]
Ignition & Electrical / Tech Articles
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 […]
