Your spark plugs are like a cipher. And to read a cipher code, you usually need a cipher key. That’s what this is—a cipher key that is going to help you “read” your spark plugs and understand what they’re telling you about how your engine is running. Is your engine running too rich? Too lean?
A high-torque starter can deliver the extra starting power you need to turn over a high compression engine. In the case of a high-torque mini-starter, you get that extra power in a more compact package for increased ground, oil pan, and/or header clearance. The advantages are clear, but there are some important steps you need to take
The Ridetech StreetGrip suspension was one of the most talked-about new products at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas last November. You can find out what all the buzz was about by reading this article, but the Cliff’s Notes version of the story is the complete suspension package brings modern handling to classic muscle cars. Ridetech offers the StreetGrip suspension
We’d venture to say nearly everybody has washed and waxed their own vehicle at some point. If you’re new to the hot rodding or car show scene, though, you may not be familiar with the benefits of clay as a detailing item. The clay bar is a time-honored detailing tool used by seasoned hot rodders to
Do you want to know how to properly measure for and install a new driveshaft? Our friends QA1 and Summit Racing teamed up for this video which, using the QA1 REV Series Carbon Fiber Driveshaft as its subject, will give you the basic information you need to complete a driveshaft installation. Learn about the critical
Transmission identification is a common issue among classic car enthusiasts. According to the Summit Racing technical department, it’s one of the most-asked-about topics when customers call for advice. We dedicated an entire post to the subject a couple years back, but the bottom line is you can identify common automatic transmissions by the shape and bolt pattern
Do you want to eliminate unwanted road noise, exhaust drone, or car rattle from loud music? Sure you do. By watching this video you will learn how to apply LizardSkin Sound Control Insulation, a water-soluble, spray-on sound deadener paint. Typical applications include firewalls, floor pans, transmission tunnels, doors, hoods, trunk lids, under headliners, inside fenders, panel
If you’ve decided to go with a crate engine instead of the original engine or a used engine on your vehicle build, there are several choices you’ll need to make. You will first need to choose which style of crate engine you want. Your choices are: Short blocks, Long blocks, and Fully dressed engines. Watch the
[portfolio_slideshow id=50100] Oil analysis. If you’re an advanced DIYer, you’ve probably heard that term before. The proper nomenclature is actually “spectrographic oil analysis,” and it has been used for decades by oil companies, fleet operators, race engine builders, and others to measure the condition of engine oil. During this analysis, the user sends a sample of oil to
The hard part is over, right? After much hand-wringing about fitment and flip-flopping between styles, you’ve finally selected a new set of wheels for your ride. Now all you have to do is slap ’em on your vehicle, tighten them up, and you’re ready to roll. Well — sort of. While installing a set of new
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