How Tos

Quick Tech: How To Check AN Hose Assemblies For Leaks

[portfolio_slideshow id=22383] Assembling braided AN hose and hose ends is pretty straightforward. But how do you know if the completed assembly is OK? Ideally, you would pressure-test your plumbing before you go to a bunch of trouble installing it in the car. That’s where the folks from Earl’s Performance enter the equation. They have a

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Product Install: Aeromotive’s Phantom Stealth Fuel System

[portfolio_slideshow id=22004] Late model EFI engine swaps and aftermarket EFI systems are hot right now—and it’s no secret why. With the ample supply of parts and kits from the aftermarket, you can make ridiculous power and do it more affordably than ever with these conversions. Until now, though, the fuel system has been a costly and

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How to Choose Wheel Material

The seventh video in our Wheel/Tire series will help you figure out how to select the best wheel material for your particular vehicle and tastes. The gang at Summit Racing will explain the various wheel material options and provide information on how each wheel type will affect your vehicle, no matter what you drive. Get some knowledge.

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How to Find Custom Tire Sizes

Another video in our “Wheel/Tire series, this one will help you figure out how to plus size or choose custom wheels and tires that will fit your vehicle. Take some of the guesswork out of your wheel and tire upgrade. Watch this video and learn more:

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How to Choose the Right Tires

Another video in Wheel/Tire series, this one will help you figure out how to choose the best tires for your vehicle. How important is speed rating? What are directional tires? How important are seasonal tires? These questions, and more, are answered in this latest Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Watch it here:

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How to Mount Wheels and Tires to Your Vehicle

Another video in our Wheel/Tire series, this one covers the basics of properly mounting wheels and tires to your vehicle, including tips for avoiding cracks and scratches by not over-tightening the lug nuts. Watch the video here:

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How to Build Bulletproof Mechanical Clutch Linkage

[portfolio_slideshow id=20866] Not that long ago, the standard clutch linkage in a Detroit-built car was a mechanical setup consisting of a fork at the bellhousing (for the release bearing) along with a couple of shafts and bell crank (Z-bar) linkage. It was simple, and it worked. But then came the 1960s. Big horsepower and torque

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Basic Maintenance Series: DIY Wheel Repair

Editor’s Note: This guest post is courtesy of the Car Care Council, which is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” program. Scratched your wheels? We know exactly how annoying that can be. There are many tips on sprucing up your car’s finish or preventing the interior from looking worn

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How to Measure for Custom Wheel and Tire Sizes

Whether your vehicle is custom or stock, your wheels and tires are going to be a huge influence on how it looks. Watch this latest Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how to properly measure for custom wheel and tire sizes.

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