Cold Weather Survival Guide: 10 Great Items for Winter Wrenching
In our shop organizers guide, we showed you how to organize your garage or home shop for less. Now we’ll show you 10 items you can use to make the […]
Fundamentals of Nitrous Oxide Systems for Your Performance Engine
If you’re new to nitrous oxide and are thinking about getting power from a bottle, this guide is for you. We’ll cover the basics of using nitrous in a straightforward […]
Back in Black Nighthawk LS Engine Build (Part 1): The Short Block
We recently were commissioned to build a street performance engine for AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association) to display at the 2015 Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis. We decided to build […]
The Lineman’s Splice: How to Make Reliable Electrical Connections in Your Vehicle’s Wiring Harness
Whether you’re installing a new stereo or simply replacing a crusty bulb socket, if you work around cars long enough, you’ll eventually have to splice some wires. And if you’ve […]
Afternoon Delight: How to Upgrade a 2012 GMC Sierra in an Afternoon (and for Under a Grand)!
The GMC Sierra is a great truck to grab on the cheap. There were a lot of engine options for the 2012 year, like the 4.3L Vortec V6, and V8s in […]
10 of the Most Significant Performance Cars from 1968-2023
In light of our favorite speed shop’s 55th birthday in 2023, we took a look at some of the gearhead milestones in both Summit Racing’s history and automotive history in […]
The Rivet Nut (Nutsert) Tool: A Quick & Easy Solution For Installing Blind Nuts
Sometimes you’ll find a spot on your project where you need a nut to secure a fastener, but there’s no way to reach the back side of it for access. […]
The Great Adjusters: Tools for Setting Valve Spring Seat Pressure and Valve Lash
Wander into the pits at any big drag race event and you’ll find racers draped over an engine with the valve covers off inspecting the components, checking valve spring pressure, […]
Video: How to Replace the Bottom Front Seat Cushion Foam in a 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ & Restore a Comfy Ride
While the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ is no doubt a rugged vehicle, one place where these off-roaders are showing their age is at the bottom front seat cushions. Decades of […]
SEMA 2025 Vehicle Feature: This Ford Coyote-Powered 1,400 HP Chevelle is the Best Kind of Rule Breaker
Las Vegas, Nevada – From a hopped up Chevy big block to a modern GM LS, when mulling over an engine swap for a classic Chevy Chevelle, you’ll typically ponder […]