Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Why Do Some Cars Only Spin the Right Rear Tire Under Hard Acceleration?
I’m new to the old car hobby (cars of any kind really) and I’m trying to learn all I can. One thing I’ve noticed is that some rear wheel drive […]
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: Lining Up Intake Manifold Bolt Holes on a 427 Chevy
The Holes Don’t Line Up! I’m assembling a 427ci big-block Chevy for a friend. It’s an original engine with block and heads that have been in storage for decades that […]
Project F-150 (Part 9): Installing Borla ATAK Exhaust on 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
The crew at Summit Racing chose the Borla ATAK exhaust system for its 2019 Ford F-150 truck project. Anthony Grosser, senior market specialist at Summit Racing, chose the Borla system, which features […]
Project F-150 (Part 4): Replacing the Rear Bumper on a 2019 Ford F-150 (Video)
The crew at Summit Racing replaced the rear factory bumper on its 2019 Ford F-150 truck upgrade project with the popular ADD Offroad Stealth Fighter aftermarket bumper. Today’s video covers the […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Cylinder Wall Glazing – What it is and How to Get Rid of It
This may sound like a simple question, but what is cylinder wall glazing and how is it created? I hear about it all the time when people talk about piston […]
Video: How to Install an Advance Adapters NP231 Slip Yoke Eliminator
If you own a lifted Jeep or one to which you plan to add a lift kit, you may also be considering a slip yoke eliminator because driveline angle is […]
Video: How to Tune the Secondary Circuit on a Holley-Style 4-Barrel Carb
Learn how to adjust the secondary circuit on a Holley-style, four-barrel carburetor by watching this 20-minute Summit Racing Quick Flicks video:
How to Diagnose Catalytic Converter Problems
There are a handful of telltale signs your catalytic converter is on the fritz. Poor acceleration when stepping on the gas pedal Noticeably less fuel efficiency Dark, sooty smoke exiting […]
How to Find Custom Tire Sizes
Another video in our “Wheel/Tire series, this one will help you figure out how to plus size or choose custom wheels and tires that will fit your vehicle. Take some of the […]
How to Choose the Right Tires
Another video in Wheel/Tire series, this one will help you figure out how to choose the best tires for your vehicle. How important is speed rating? What are directional tires? How important […]