Sometimes, when you buy a set of used wheels from a private seller, you end up saving money, but later realize the wheels’ bolt pattern is incompatible with your vehicle’s mounting flange. Wheel adapters will help you solve that problem. Learn how wheel adapters (also called wheel spacers) can help you match wheels with uncooperative
Getting water in your fuel system is never a good thing. And when water gets into a diesel fuel system, it can lead to microbial growth and bio-degradation of the diesel. This leads to fuel filters and injectors becoming plugged and leading to huge headaches in terms of engine performance loss and chasing down replacement parts.
Most people don’t give a lot of thought to swapping out a fuel tank. According to Aeromotive, though, you shouldn’t think of it as just a fuel tank swap, but a fuel system upgrade. And with the Aeromotive Stealth Fuel Tank, it really is an upgrade. The Aeromotive Stealth Fuel Tank is a custom design
For every job requiring a torque wrench, there is a specific type that may work better than another. In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the differences between some common torque wrenches, including dial torque wrenches, beam-style torque wrenches, click-type torque wrenches, and digital torque wrenches. Learn the differences so you can
If you’re relatively new to engine work and have ever pulled, or need to pull, the distributor or damper from your engine, finding Top Dead Center on piston #1 becomes an instant priority. Finding Top Dead Center is an essential skill for assembling and tuning engines, and is even a necessity for performing some engine diagnostic tests, such as a
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn how to identify your U-joint and determine whether it is an inside-lock or outside-lock U-joint. Once you identify your particular U-joint, the video will help you properly measure it so you can order the right size for your vehicle. Also, you’ll learn how to measure
LAS VEGAS, NV. — Getting unstuck just went high-tech, Warn Industries officials say, with the launch of their new WARN ZEON 10 (and ZEON 12) Platinum utility winch, which they introduced at the 2014 SEMA Show. Warn has eliminated the manual clutch and created an advanced wireless remote that gives you total control of the winch plus up to two accessories.
Learn how to find your camshaft position sensor on a third- and fourth-generation LS engine block, and some of the differences between the two by watching this short Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Check it out.
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the basic of backpressure in your exhaust system, how it works, and why it’s important to your engine performance. Trying to decide what diameter of exhaust tubing to choose? This video will also help you make the best choice for your application based on your
In case you’ve missed any of our series of QuickFlicks videos on LS engine swaps, we’ve covered how to choose a camshaft, intake manifold, and cylinder heads for your swap. That begs the question: How do you get all of those aftermarket parts working together in harmony? That’s where good tuning comes into play. If you’re planning
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