Tires 101: A Glossary of Tire Terms
If you’re interested in tires, the following glossary goes over some tire basics. You’ll know a lot of it already, probably. But there may be a few terms or tidbits […]
Quick Guide to Diagnosing Common Oil System Problems
Your dad probably taught you the importance of checking a vehicle’s oil level shortly after you got your first Big Wheel. And right around potty training, he probably also trained you to “change […]
Turbo Talk: Basic Guide to Choosing a Turbo for Your Diesel
Every light duty modern diesel for the past two-plus decades has been forced induction, but there’s only so much your stock turbo can do. If you want more horsepower than the stock […]
Mailbag: What’s Causing My Engine to Misfire?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the cause of misfiring. Q: I have a Chevy truck. It […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: When and How to Update (and Upgrade) the Charging System in a Classic Car
I just bought my first car, a ’64 Chevelle with a 283 small-block and a Powerglide trans. The engine runs well, but I’m concerned that when I put the engine […]
Detonation Elimination: 9 Ways to Prevent Engine Detonation
Detonation is a great thing if you’re taking in a fireworks show or maybe watching MacGyver. Inside your engine? Not so much. In fact, it’s probably best if you avoid detonation at […]
Mailbag: Sniffing Out Potential Causes for Hard Starts
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the cause of hard starting and gasoline odor. Q: I have […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Examining Common Causes of Driveshaft Failure
I recently went with my buddy to chassis dyno test his LS-powered Nova and toward the end of the first test the car spit the driveshaft out and it went […]
Intercooler Guide (Part 2): Intercooler Construction and How it Affects Performance
In our Intercooler Guide (Part 1) post, we covered the differences in air-to-air and liquid-to-air intercoolers and provided some general advice from Mishimoto about which might be right for you. […]
Video: How to Set Lifter Pre-Load on a Small Block Chevy Engine
Watch this video from Power Nation and Summit Racing, and let tech expert and OnAllCylinders contributor Jeff Smith show you how to set lifter pre-load on a small block Chevy […]