Video: Quick Tips for Installing a New Transmission

If you’re installing, or planning to install, a new transmission, it might be wise to check out this quick video from TCI Automotive (via parent company COMP Cams) which provides valuable installation tips for the job. The first piece of advice? DON’T throw away that instruction manual like we all tend to do for everything

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Mailbag: Diagnosing Excessive Coolant Temperatures

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers— the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing high coolant temperatures at highway speeds. R.L.  Derry, NH Q. I have a 1988 GMC K-1500 four-wheel-drive pickup. It has a 5.0L V8 and a five-speed transmission. The only major option is air conditioning. I have added

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Mailbag: Mapping Out a Ford Coyote 5.0L-to-Fox Body Engine Swap

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing Ford engine swaps–specifically the Coyote 5.0L. Q. “What about Ford engine swaps?” That’s the general theme of some of the emails and comments we’ve received recently. It’s because the GM LS has arguably become today’s king of engine swap engines.

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1971 Chevy Pickup

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. On Wednesdays,  we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another

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Video: How to Troubleshoot Nitrous Solenoid Problems

Whenever a customer calls or writes to Summit Racing’s tech department with concerns about their nitrous systems not working, the experienced group always asks the same question first: Have you checked your solenoid? Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how to make sure your nitrous solenoid is operating properly. Using a multimeter and

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Mailbag: When to Run Race Tubes and When to Go Tubeless at the Track

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing whether it’s best to run tubes, or tubeless racing slicks. B.W. West Palm Beach, FL Q: Should I always run tubes in my race slicks? What are the advantages of running tubeless slicks and what guidelines should I

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Find A Complete List of 2015 Collector Car Appreciation Day Events Here!

Friday, July 10 is Collector Car Appreciation Day. For the sixth consecutive year, this annual event serves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. For your part, you’re encouraged to get out and show off your collector car–restored, modified, or whatever! Below you’ll find a complete schedule

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Shocks Primer: The Hows and Whys of Priming Your Shocks

“Hey, I bought some new shocks from you, but one of them doesn’t seem to work.” “This new shock only has hydraulic action in one direction.” These are common concerns the shock experts at KYB hear from customers after they buy new shocks. According to the KYB guys, it can take some convincing to assure the customers

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