[portfolio_slideshow id=46728] It’s much more difficult to bend a strong straight shaft than a strong bent shaft. That’s the reasoning for replacing your curved OEM Jeep tie rod with a straight tie rod and drop link kit from Rugged Ridge. This heavy-duty steering kit will prevent your tie rods from bending out of shape when four-wheeling with
Carburetor spacers are a great tuning tool. Depending on which specific carb spacer (or multiple spacers) you choose, you can add extra horsepower, particularly in the mid and upper rpm ranges. You can also adapt different carburetors to different intakes, so you can test out different combinations. It all comes down to the type of spacer
Q: I am in the process of rebuilding a Chevy 350 small block as a 383 stroker. I am going to put the engine in a 1967 Camaro SS. I plan on using a dual quad intake and stock cylinder heads. My question is this: Should I run a piston compression ratio around 10:1, or should I
If you’re interested in tires, the following glossary goes over some tire basics. You’ll know a lot of it already, probably. But there may be a few terms or tidbits that are new to you as well. Properly maintaining your tires can greatly improve the performance and handling of your vehicle, will give you a
Your dad probably taught you the importance of checking a vehicle’s oil level shortly after you got your first Big Wheel. And right around potty training, he probably also trained you to “change your oil every 3,000 miles.” It’s probably one of the first things you learned about car maintenance! But what if the oil system starts to have
Every light duty modern diesel for the past two-plus decades has been forced induction, but there’s only so much your stock turbo can do. If you want more horsepower than the stock unit can deliver, or if you want to take better advantage of aftermarket modifications such as a programmer or chip, it’s probably time to step up to
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the cause of misfiring. Q: I have a 1991 Chevy half-ton truck. It has a 305 TBI motor with underdrive pulleys, ACCEL distributor cap, rotor, and 8.8mm wires, platinum spark plugs, and a JET Stage 1 computer
Whether it’s in your bathroom or on your race machine, car plumbing can be an exercise in frustration—especially when you finish the job, turn on the faucet or switch on the pump, and discover you have more leaks than flow. While we can’t really help you with your bathroom, we can show you how to
The principle is simple: Air and fuel plus ignition equals horsepower; therefore, more air and fuel equals more horsepower. It’s the equation that nitrous systems manufacturers use to help produce incredible power gains—in some cases up to 400 extra ponies—in everything from sport compacts to dedicated race vehicles. Still, many performance enthusiasts don’t fully understand
I just bought my first car, a ’64 Chevelle with a 283 small-block and a Powerglide trans. The engine runs well, but I’m concerned that when I put the engine in gear at idle, the red “Charge” light comes on. What’s the best way to cure this problem? My friend says I should install a
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