When we last left you, Trick Flow Specialties was in the process of building the short block for its 440 cubic inch GM LSX engine (440 LSX, Part 1). Designed for LS development work on Trick Flow’s Superflow dyno, the short block was built heck for stout—GM Performance Parts LSX iron block, 4.125-inch stroke Lunati Pro-Series
Do I have the right fan for my cooling system needs? This post will cover all the fan options available for your ride. Mechanical Fans Mechanical fans rely on mechanical energy from the engine in order to operate properly. There are two main types of mechanical fans: clutch fans and flex fans. Clutch
Do your dirt bike and yourself a favor: Keep your bike tuned. It’s going to save you gobs of cash in the long run as you extend engine life, and make riding infinitely more fun as you squeeze extra power and performance out of your machine. In a perfect world, you should read your owner’s
Do you want to know how a master cylinder works or how to know if your master cylinder is going bad? Or the difference between a single reservoir versus a dual reservoir master cylinder? In this episode of Summit Racing Quick Flicks, Summit Racing’s tech team explains the function and symptoms of a bad master
This much you know: A) you’ve upgraded your vehicle with a variety of aftermarket mods, and B) you want to get maximum power from those modifications. The question is how to get from point A to point B. One possible answer is to swap out your stock fuel injectors for larger, higher flowing aftermarket injectors.
Learn about roller and flat-tappet camshafts. Learn about the differences between drag racing and towing applications for choosing the best camshaft for your vehicle. Better understand the duration and lift numbers for your ride. Hear why a mild camshaft is most likely the right choice for you. All by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks
You’ve been working on lowering your elapsed times all season—bumping up horsepower here, tweaking the suspension there, and practicing your tail off at test and tune night—when you hit that proverbial brick wall. No matter what you do, your ETs won’t budge. What do you do? Try a rear axle gear swap. Changing the gear
Few parts are more synonymous with a classic American hot rod than the carburetor. Ironically, few parts are more misunderstood than the venerable carb, which still came equipped on some vehicle models as late as the 1990s. The carburetor, which is essentially an air pump that feeds your engine with air and fuel, remains a
Let’s establish a few important things. Some of the most expensive stuff you can break on your quad is located in the undercarriage. If you’re not running hard enough or in terrain where you need to be worried about protecting those components, then you’re probably doing it wrong. Protecting those parts is simple. Not cheap,
Ah, the carburetor. For some guys, it’s a symbol of American automotive performance…a genuine hot rodder’s answer to the “evils” of modern fuel injection. For others, it’s a source of great intimidation and frustration. But it doesn’t have to be. With help from the tech experts at Summit Racing, we’re sharing some typical cures to
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