One of the biggest misconceptions about oil pumps centers around oil pressure. As this video from Melling explains, oil pumps don’t produce oil pressure. They flow a particular volume of oil, which is then regulated by a valve within the pump. This valve determines the maximum oil pressure the pump can deliver. Oil pressure is
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining why new headers can cause strange noises from your engine. Q: I have a 1990 Camaro that is well taken care of. I recently added a set of headers, and I’ve been hearing funny sounds from underneath the car ever
[portfolio_slideshow id=43805] Jaded is a strong word. Let’s just say we’re not always easily impressed. But when we opened the two huge packages from Rugged Ridge and the smaller package from Rigid Industries, we were pleasantly surprised. We’d seen Rugged Ridge bumpers online and liked their looks, but were still impressed when we saw them
Our friends at Auto Revolution are hosting live video streaming of the C10 build on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. The challenge: to assemble the entire truck from a bare chassis into a running vehicle in two days, then drive it over 350 miles to a all-C10 show and shine truck event on
[portfolio_slideshow id=43756] In this episode, you’ll see the most thrilling, yet nerve wracking moments a car guy will ever experience—the first start and drive of a newly built car. But we had some work to do before turning that key. We finished the rear section of the exhaust, reinstalled the stock interior bits, added a Moroso
By now, it’s common practice (or should be) to use break-in oil with ZDDP or a zinc additive for a flat-tappet camshaft. But what about roller cams? Any old oil will work for that, right? According top engine builders, ring manufacturers, and cam grinders, the answer is no. And the reason is pretty simple. While the rings
If you own a lifted Jeep or one to which you plan to add a lift kit, you may also be considering a slip yoke eliminator because driveline angle is critical and heavily influenced by suspension lift. Jeep Wrangler rear driveshafts usually measure at 13.5 inches or less. With this short a running length, every
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking oil pumps. Q: I want to put a high volume oil pump in my 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 with a 351W engine. What type should I run: Sealed Power or Melling? Is there a difference in
I just finished replacing the clutch in my ’72 Nova and put the Hurst shifter back on my Muncie four-speed but when I drove the car, something is definitely wrong. When I shift from Second to Third, the rpm drops way down – much more than it should. But then when I shift from Third
[portfolio_slideshow id=43546] The heat generated from stop-and-go-driving, racing, and towing can kill engines. A well-designed electric cooling fan is critical to prevent engine overheating—a good fan will provide the airflow needed to dissipate excess engine heat with the least impact on horsepower and fuel economy. Without airflow, a radiator is not much more than a
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