Tech Articles

Catalytic Converter Guide: 4 Steps to Choosing a Catalytic Converter

  Move over, California–you’ve got company when it comes to strict emissions standards. New York, which had already adopted California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards in 1990, has now implemented Cali’s stricter requirements for aftermarket catalytic converters. You can read all about the requirements and rules in the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s fact

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Video: Why Wheel Spacers Might Be the Right Option for Your Ride

Can’t find the wheels you want in the correct backspacing for your vehicle? Need extra clearance for your brake caliper? Then you might want to consider wheel spacers or wheel adapters for your car or truck. This video will you decide whether a wheel spacer is the right solution for your vehicle. It covers basic

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Sway Bar Tech: Heat Treating and Why It’s Important

  How many times have you read or heard that a part has been “heat treated?” Whether you’re talking about pushrods, valvetrain components, chassis parts, or even lug nuts, heat treating is often served up as an important selling point on certain products. But is it really that important? According to the chassis experts at

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Video: How to Adjust the Idle on Your Holley-Style Carburetor

This is the second in a video series that will teach you how to effectively tune your carburetor. In this 12-minute video, the tech experts at Summit Racing will provide the basics of how to make idle adjustments on your Holley-style carbs, including curb idle screw and idle mixture screw adjustments. Be sure to check

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Video: How to Replace Your Dirt Bike Chain

In this video, Anthony Di Basilio from the Factory FMF/KTM Off-Road Racing Team, with the help of RK Chain, will walk you through the step-by-step process of replacing the drive chain on your dirt bike. Tools (see all essential dirt bike servicing tools here) you might need for the job include: Breaker bar Chain breaker

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A Quick Guide to Wheel/Tire Sizing for Late-Model Mustangs

Aftermarket wheels and tires have always been popular upgrades for performance enthusiasts. For late-model owners, a wheel/tire swap is often the very first upgrade because it won’t void the factory warranty yet can transform the entire attitude and personality of a new car or truck. The trick is simply making sure the new wheels and tires fit the vehicle. We’ve taken the

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Video: An Introduction to Electric Fans

Learn some of the basics of electric fans, and why installing a pusher fan, puller fan, or reversible electric fan might help you achieve the engine performance you seek. In this video, you’ll learn more about maximizing cooling efficiency and the basics of CFM ratings.      

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Basic Maintenance Series: Choosing the Right Motor Oil for Your Vehicle

Motor oil comes in many varieties. Whether you change your own oil or leave it to someone else, you’re likely going to be presented with a few different options. These options may include different oil brands, weights, formulations—even completely different motor oil types. We highly recommend changing your own oil, because it’s easy and will save

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