You’ve spent untold amounts of time and money on your ride. You’ve squeezed every last horsepower from your engine, beefed up the gearing and suspension—even sprung for that custom paint job. But what about your tires? Tires are essential to the performance, handling, and safety of any vehicle—whether it’s a custom hot rod or a
Kenda tires have a reputation for being a low-cost alternative for dirt and street bike motorcycle riders. Rest assured the folks at Kenda are also interested in having a reputation for churning out top-quality products. One key to getting longevity and good performance out of your dirt bike tires is to choose the right tire
Living large is the American way, and that even goes for the wheels and tires on our hot rodded cars and trucks. There was a time not long ago when a 16- or 17-inch wheel and tire combination was huge. Now, 18- to 20-inch wheels have joined in the hot rod party. There is plenty of debate
For optimum engine performance and longevity, it’s imperative that you maintain the health of your dirt bike’s cooling system. Mostly, that means maintaining your radiator and constantly checking your fluid levels. Build in the time it takes to do proper maintenance checks before you go riding. Check the Exterior Radiators on a dirt bike are
For the average hot rod enthusiast, budget comes into play in a big way. We can’t spend the mortgage payment on a truck load of car parts, so we either save up or buy the parts we need individually as we can afford them. In this guest post, Mark Rossetti, sales manager at Hotchkis Sport
A couple weeks back, we asked the question: Mechanical vs. Electric Fans: Which is Best for Your Vehicle? If you’ve determined that an electric fan is the best choice for your ride, you’re certainly not alone. Electric fans have become the preferred choice for many enthusiasts because they have lots of advantages over mechanical fans,
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader find the source of mysterious white smoke. J.M. • Cola, SC Q: I have a 1984 Pontiac Bonneville with a Chevy 350. White smoke has been coming out of the left exhaust pipe and
Better understand compression ratio, how to calculate it, piston-to-wall clearance, how to adjust it depending on the power your engine produces, and more by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video.
[portfolio_slideshow id=6803] Friend 1: “Go across the bridge, through town, and jump on the expressway north.” Friend 2: “No, no, no. Go under the bridge, hop on the bypass, and pick up the highway east.” Chances are we’ve all had arguments about directions. Over the years, the age-old debate about the best way to
This much you know: A) you’ve upgraded your vehicle with a variety of aftermarket mods, and B) you want to get maximum power from those modifications. The question is how to get from point A to point B. One possible answer is to swap out your stock fuel injectors for larger, higher flowing aftermarket injectors.
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