Month: October

Cometic Gasket‘s 2003-08 Ford 6.0L Powerstroke MLx head gasket utilizes an integrated “stopper” layer for superior combustion chamber sealing and improved clamp load around the cylinder without increasing bore distortion. MLx gaskets are ideal for diesel applications that continuously see elevated cylinder pressures from forced induction and heavy work loads.  StreetPro top end and bottom end

We hear a lot of questions about torque converters. That’s why we’ve spent a fair amount of time covering torque converters in the past. Our articles have included advice on how to choose a torque converter, the difference between flash and foot-brake stall speed, and lock-up versus non lock-up converters. We’ve even covered the basics of

SEMA 2014 Preview, courtesy of Trick Flow Specialties: Trick Flow Specialties will have a special guest in its booth at this year’s SEMA Show—a 1966 Mustang packing 557 cubic inches of big block Ford horsepower. Built by Chris “Kiwi” Slee of Kiwi Classics in Franklin, TN, the Mustang features some radical custom modifications. The car has

SEMA 2014 Preview, courtesy of Coker Tire: American Classic Bias-Look Blackwalls In 2013, Coker Tire Company won the SEMA Best New Product award in the Tires and Accessories Category with its new American Classic bias look radial tire. Available in nine sizes, the new tire blends vintage looks with modern ride quality, and was introduced

Whether you drive a custom hot rod or a late model family sedan, it’s nearly impossible to over-estimate the importance of having the correct air pressure in your tires. Proper tire pressure will help your tires wear longer, enhance fuel economy, improve vehicle handling, and make your car or truck safer. Yet, many people overlook

SEMA 2014 news courtesy of AIRAID: The 2015 Mustang is all-new and better than ever, so AIRAID pulled out all the stops to develop the best cold air intake systems for the all-new platform. Building on AIRAID’s extremely popular cold air intakes for late-model Mustangs, AIRAID’s new MXP-Series Intakes for the 2015 5.0L GT and the 2.3L EcoBoost

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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.

Round one of the playoffs is in the books, and a few things are abundantly clear: You didn’t like trucks being included–they’re gone. You’re sticking to your guns–all four of your write-in vehicles remain alive. 2006? 2014? It doesn’t matter the year Corvette–you’d rather have an SRT Viper. When we say “you,” we mean our

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums.  J.B. Harrison, AR Q: My 1953 Chevy 1/2 ton truck project has hit a snag. I recently installed a 283 small block, modified pedals, and a master cylinder from a 1960s Chevy truck. Somehow it has all added up to poor braking power.