Nobody likes working on carburetors. But getting ahead in life is about doing the things that most people don’t like doing, even when we’re talking about tinkering with your carbureted four-stroke dirt bike. If your bike isn’t running the way you want or need it to, and you’ve identified the carb as the culprit, here
This Summit Racing Quick Flicks video covers the basics of tri-Y headers and explains why they are a versatile option for many different vehicle applications. Watch this video to learn how the physical design and configuration affects performance, and to learn the benefits of the tri-Y design.
Can you ever have too much of a good thing? In the case of boost, the answer is a resounding yes. As we told you in Blower Basics (Part 1), boost is the amount of air pressure created by your supercharger and is the result of a combination of factors: engine displacement, blower displacement, and
We recently reached out to the guys in Summit Racing’s renowned tech department—the largest full-time staff in the industry—to identify and answer five common tech questions they hear on a consistent basis. With help from Summit Racing’s tech advisors and other industry experts, we’ll answer those questions here at OnAllCylinders. Today’s topic: cylinder heads. Few
In this short video, our friends at K&N show you how easy it can be to install one of their cold intakes. The installation team uses a 2011 Dodge Challenger in this video, but these K&N intake kits are available for a wide variety of makes and models. Check it out. <div style=”display:inline;”> <img height=”1″
Many people have the impression that a supercharger is an exotic performance part found on wild street machines or race cars. There’s also the impression a supercharged vehicle is difficult to drive on an everyday basis. Nothing could be further from the truth on both counts. Truth is, a supercharger is nothing more than
As is true with the selection of almost any automotive part, how you’re going to use the part you’re shopping for means everything. Brake rotors are no different. A good brake system is an important piece of the ultimate-stopping-power puzzle, but it’s not the most important part. Always remember that your brakes don’t stop your
NOTE: For newbie car enthusiasts, the thought of doing your own maintenance and simple repairs may seem intimidating. For some seasoned gearheads, the thought of maintenance and light repair tasks may seem like a tired chore to farm out to the local shop–especially if it’s just a daily driver. But proper vehicle maintenance and repair is key to getting more
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, Al discusses the basic differences between timing chain, timing gear, and timing belt drive systems. Learn how to determine which timing set will work best for your street machine or race car.
We recently reached out to the guys in Summit Racing’s renowned tech department—the largest full-time staff in the industry—to identify and answer five common tech questions they hear on a consistent basis. With help from Summit Racing’s tech advisors and other industry experts, we’ll answer those questions here at OnAllCylinders. Today’s topic: transmissions. The specific
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