Video: An Introduction to Chevy and Ford Oil Pans and Gaskets
Learn the basics of oil pans for both Ford and Chevy engines by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. In the video, you will learn about oil pans, oil […]
Mailbag: Solving Recurring Driveline Vibration
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re troubleshooting drivetrain vibration. Q: I have two questions about my truck. It’s a 1994 […]
Quick Tech: Oversteer vs. Understeer and How to Correct Both
Oversteer and understeer are terms used to describe steering sensitivity in vehicles. We’re going to introduce you to both conditions, and talk about the ways they can be corrected, if so […]
Video: How Conical Valve Springs Can Add Muscle to Your Engine
In this video, Billy Godbold, chief cam designer and astrophysicist at COMP Cams, explains how COMP Cams’ conical valve springs help control heat and friction by dampening spring vibrations and […]
Mailbag: Understanding Cam and Valvetrain Basics
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re answering some basic valvetrain-related questions. A: Here are your answers in order:
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Peak Power vs. Torque Curve — What Matters Most for Your Application?
I recently read a story in a national publication that struck me as interesting and worth dissecting. The story tested the addition of a tall, long runner EFI intake manifold […]
Video: How to Install a Trailer Brake Controller
Installing a trailer brake controller is a piece of cake on a truck or SUV already equipped with a towing package. It’s usually as simple as plugging a wiring harness […]
Mailbag: Building Streetable Power at High Altitudes
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping an El Camino breathe in high altitude. P.M. Carson City, NV Q: I […]
Video: Starting Your LS Swap with the Right Engine Mounts
An LS1 in a 1932 Ford? An LS3 in a first-generation Camaro? Why…it’s just not natural. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea. As a matter of fact, swapping a […]
Mailbag: Diagnosing Engine Wear and Tear
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re diagnosing some small block symptoms. Q: My vintage GM S-Series pickup has a stock […]