[portfolio_slideshow id=32476] Drum brakes have their place—just not on any kind of performance car that’s driven with enthusiasm. In our experience, drum brakes are good for one and perhaps two aggressive stomps on the brake pedal from speed and then, like Douglas MacArthur’s old soldier, they just fade away. That’s why Summit Racing offers an
Learn how to choose the best intake manifold for your LS engine swap by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Your cylinder heads‘ intake port style, as well as whether your engine is carbureted or fuel-injected, will affect your decision. Watch the video now so you can make the best choice for your your
Cam swaps are one of the most common engine performance upgrades. Unfortunately, in GM’s Gen. III and Gen. IV LS engines, cam swaps come with an extra step or two thanks to the General’s fuel efficiency efforts (VVT and AFM). This video covers the steps you’ll need to take before upgrading to a larger aftermarket camshaft
What is Bump Steer? It is the term for when your wheels steer themselves without input from the steering wheel. It is caused by bumps in the road or track interacting with improper length or angle of your suspension or steering linkages. Most car builders design their cars so that the effects of bump steer
Since the dawn of front-wheel-drive automobiles, the front drive axles have become a weak link and are often in need of replacement on high-mileage vehicles. If you’re more familiar with rear-wheel-drive muscle machines, well, fear not as the CV axle replacement is fairly simple and something most any gearhead with a few years of wrenching
Setting suspension sag properly prior to making bike modifications is the most important thing you can do to ensure peak handling performance from your dirt bike. Too little sag, and your bike will be prone to topping out. Too much sag will have your bike bottoming out more frequently. It’s important because you need your
Let me start by confessing that I am not a carburetor tuning expert. There are those skilled old timers that can tune a carb by ear and carry spare jets in their pocket. For the rest of us though, there is no need to be intimidated by a carburetor. We recently added a 770 cfm
To prevent your street machine, muscle car, or even your daily driver from overheating, it’s important to keep your cooling system running properly. We’ve compiled eight essential cooling system checks to help your ride survive the summer. Check the Coolant Level It goes without saying—you need the right amount of coolant in your cooling system
Learn how to identify particular LS engine blocks in five easy steps by watching the latest Summit Racing Quick Flicks video! Properly identifying the generation of your engine block is the first step in any LS engine swap project and will help you hone in on the parts and engine-related tools you will need to compete
With summer temperatures heating up, it’s as important as ever to pay attention to your vehicle’s belts. In this post, Brian Wheeler, marketing manager at Dayco Products, shares some secrets to properly checking your belts. One of the most overlooked maintenance items on vehicles is the serpentine belt. About 20 percent of all vehicles on
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