Tech

This video covers the fundamental differences between lock-up and non lock-up torque converters, including a breakdown of the anatomy of a lock-up torque converter, and the advantages of using one. Check it out: On this installment of Quick Flicks were going to address a question that we had on our previous torque converter video. The

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’ll show you some tricks for getting better gas mileage this holiday season–and all year through! Although these upgrades are mentioned specifically for a recreational vehicle, they’ll also make a difference in your every day vehicle, too. K.G. •

[portfolio_slideshow id=12472] Remove fuel bowl, swap out jets, replace fuel bowl, start car, and test. Remove fuel bowl again, swap out jets again, replace fuel bowl, start car, and test again. Remove fuel bowl yet again, swap out—well, you get the idea. Making fuel adjustments to your carburetor can be tedious and frustrating, not to

P.W. • Rosholt, WI Q: I have a 1984 Chevy Z28 Camaro with an HO 305 engine and 5-speed transmission. I want to increase horsepower and gas mileage while staying on a budget of around a thousand dollars. Do you have any suggestions for the parts I need to get the job done? A: For

The spark plug is the Rodney Dangerfield of the hot rodding universe. It gets no respect—or at least very little. As performance enthusiasts, we tend to focus on power builders like high-flow cylinder heads, big camshafts, and mandrel-bent exhaust components. Fact is you can throw thousands of dollars worth of speed parts at your engine,

[portfolio_slideshow id=12277] In our first installment on Summit Racing’s Cobra Project, we covered in general the scope of the buildup, and then got down to the details on installing the front suspension and steering rack. With the front end basically done (except for brake lines and alignment, which we’ll cover later), we next proceeded with

Winter riding has its place. And we wouldn’t dream of discouraging you from participating in a little arctic adventure, if that’s your preferred cup of tea. But for many of us living in cold-weather climates, the less we’re exposed to winter’s bitter chill, the better. If you’re going to store your dirt bike or quad

Vortec cylinder head castings first hit the high performance scene in 1996 and provided GM owners a healthy, budget-friendly option for boosting horsepower. According to Summit Racing, Vortec heads still remain a popular choice among GM enthusiasts today. But are they right for your application? While it’s true that Vortec cylinder heads will deliver seat-of-the-pants

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking single- vs. dual-stage nitrous. D.T. • Frackville, PA Q: My daughter and I are planning a frame-up restoration of a 1993 Ford Ranger. She wants to swap out the original 4-cylinder with a new Ford Racing 302