Video: How the Clutch Works in Your Manual Transmission Vehicle
The clutch in your car or truck is the perfect example of a part that many of us don’t give much thought to. You push your foot down, the clutch […]
Video: Ever Heard of a Hydrocarbon Trap? Here’s What It Does—and Where You’ll Find It
It’s no secret that modern emissions controls are getting more and more sophisticated with every new model year. And one of the latest tools that automakers use to mitigate emissions […]
Video: Brake System 101, How a Hydraulic Brake System Works
Today’s modern hydraulic brake systems do a great job of bringing a moving vehicle to a screeching halt. But have you ever given much thought to how that magic happens? […]
Video: How to Bench Test a Vehicle Starter Motor
Ever struggled with an intermittent starter issue? It’s a perfect scenario where you might be tempted to start replacing batteries and cables without much diagnostic troubleshooting beforehand (often to the […]
Video: Understanding Bolt Stretch & Why You Should Inspect & Replace Your Cylinder Head Fasteners
While plenty of gearheads understand the importance of bolt stretch in the context of connecting rod bolts, truth is, bolt stretch and fastener fatigue can impact other aspects of your […]
Video: How to Inspect Your Vehicle’s Tubing, Lines & Hoses to Spot Leaks (& When to Consider Replacing Them Before a Failure)
When it comes to your car or truck’s brake or fuel system, spotting and preventing problems early is the name of the game. The good news is, there are some […]
Video: What is Concentric Alignment? & Why is it Important to Your Tremec Transmission Installation?
It may sound obvious that, when installing or retrofitting a Tremec transmission, its input shaft must be perfectly aligned with the engine’s crankshaft. Yet, for a variety of reasons, this […]
Video: 5 Types of Weld Joints You Need to Know for Fabrication (& Where You’ll Use Them)
Welding is equal parts art and science. So when it comes time to join two pieces of metal, you better have a solid handle on both. The good news is, […]
Video: Benefits of Running a Dual Battery Setup in Your Race Car
It’s not uncommon to see many top level race cars equipped with two batteries nowadays—and there are a few important reasons why. To help explain the benefits of running a […]
Ram Revamp: Summit Racing Upgrades a 2018 Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel Truck—Part 13, Improving Engine Performance
The latest Summit Racing project is a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck equipped with a Cummins 6.7L diesel engine. But unlike a lot of project builds, the Summit Racing […]