Let me start by confessing that I am not a carburetor tuning expert. There are those skilled old timers that can tune a carb by ear and carry spare jets in their pocket. For the rest of us though, there is no need to be intimidated by a carburetor. We recently added a 770 cfm
To prevent your street machine, muscle car, or even your daily driver from overheating, it’s important to keep your cooling system running properly. We’ve compiled eight essential cooling system checks to help your ride survive the summer. Check the Coolant Level It goes without saying—you need the right amount of coolant in your cooling system
In Part 1 of Nut Case, we talked about the importance of using high-quality fasteners and covered the ins and outs of aircraft bolts. In Part 2, we’ll look at the hardware used to secure those bolts, starting with nuts. The nuts in airplane applications usually have no identification on them, but they are manufactured
I have a ’67 Chevelle that I have decided to swap in a faster ratio steering box. All the stories I’ve read suggest that an ’88 Monte Carlo steering box is the way to go, but I think they are probably all gone as I can’t find one anywhere. Any ideas on a good alternative?
[portfolio_slideshow id=31843] Not getting enough from your LS3-equipped C6? Recently get your doors blown off by a Z06 or ZR1? Just want to give your Corvette a serious custom touch? Magnuson Superchargers and Trick Flow Specialties have exactly what you need to impress your friends, scare your neighbors, and give your C6 the kind of
Learn how to identify particular LS engine blocks in five easy steps by watching the latest Summit Racing Quick Flicks video! Properly identifying the generation of your engine block is the first step in any LS engine swap project and will help you hone in on the parts and engine-related tools you will need to compete
[portfolio_slideshow id=31747] There’s something troubling about seeing automotive nuts, bolts, and other fasteners that have been chosen simply because they look good. After all, the nuts and bolts used to stick parts together onto your hot rod or truck are absolutely critical. For fasteners that work (and work well), look no further than the aircraft
With summer temperatures heating up, it’s as important as ever to pay attention to your vehicle’s belts. In this post, Brian Wheeler, marketing manager at Dayco Products, shares some secrets to properly checking your belts. One of the most overlooked maintenance items on vehicles is the serpentine belt. About 20 percent of all vehicles on
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping looking at oil pressure fluctuation and whether it could mean potential problems. D.M. Peoria, IL Q: I have a 1974 Chevy 350 four-bolt engine I have rebuilt for a project car. I had the machine work done by a
I’ve noticed that Chrysler is using a new eight-speed automatic transmission for rear wheel drive cars and trucks. I don’t understand how this is more efficient than a more typical four-speed automatic. Plus, with twice as many gears, this transmission has to be really heavy. Care to comment? R.V. It’s interesting how the number of
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