Parts Bin: DuramaxTuner SPADE Series LML Tuner
Got a 2011-2016 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra equipped with the LML-series 6.6L Duramax diesel engine? DuramaxTuners’ SPADE Series LML Tuners can tweak your engine’s ECU to deliver more power and improved driveability. SPADE stands for “Standalone Programming And Diagnostic Equipment,” and it’s able to work its magic by adjusting parameters like fuel delivery and
Parts Bin: Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Stiction Eliminator
Stiction can be a serious problem for diesel engines. In a nutshell, diesel stiction is a buildup of gummy residue created by the breakdown of small amounts of engine oil. Want a more in-depth explanation on stiction? Check this out. Stiction can significantly affect a diesel engine’s injectors, O-rings, springs, pistons, or turbocharger(s); causing misfires,
How to Choose the Best Bike Rack for Your Car, Truck, or SUV
Whether you’re into mountain bikes, road bicycles, or beach cruisers, there’s a good chance you’ll want to load it onto your vehicle for some distant adventuring. That can be a lot more complicated than it sounds. To ensure the safe transport of your bike (or bikes), you’ll definitely want to invest in a proper bike
Parts Bin: Advanced Fuel Dynamics PROFLEX Commander Flex Fuel Systems
Advanced Fuel Dynamics’ PROFLEX Commander Flex Fuel System is a plug-and-play, bolt-on kit that lets you run E85 in your late-model vehicle. The performance potential of ethanol-blended fuel is well documented. In fact, Advanced Fuel Dynamics has an entire page of dyno results for various vehicles running its PROFLEX Commander system—most demonstrate significant double-digit horsepower improvements over
Parts Bin: Up Down Air On-Board Up 4 Air Compressor Systems
When heading off-road, common practice is to release some air from each tire to lower your tire pressure. Known as “airing-down,” this process increases the tire’s contact patch with the ground, providing more traction on rough terrain. When it’s time to go home, you “air-up” and return your tires to their proper on-road working pressure.
Suspension Tuning Suggestions: A Talk with a Koni Automotive Product Manager
The Koni roadshow pulled into Summit Racing’s retail store this week to chat with folks about the merits of proper suspension tuning. We got a chance to sit down with Lee Grimes, an Automotive Product Manager with Koni (and a racer himself with decades of track experience), to get his take on performance trends, suspension
How a Camshaft is Made: A Tour of the Summit Pro LS Cams Factory
Summit Racing has its own line of Pro LS Camshafts designed specifically for GM/Chevy LS and Vortec engines. The camshaft development team told us they did their homework when designing these cams, and that they offer significant benefits over other LS camshafts on the market. For starters, every Pro LS Camshaft features lobes that were
Parts Bin: CarCapsule USA Vehicle Covers and Enclosures
Ever wish you could store your ride in a protective bubble to prevent damage from Mother Nature, kids’ bikes, door dings, and curious critters? Well, CarCapsule USA vehicle encolsures are basically that same thing. Whether you store it inside or out, these protective bubbles are the perfect solution for long-term indoor or outdoor storage of
How to Choose the Right Pro LS Cam for Your Application
Summit Racing Equipment has a new line of camshafts for LS and LS-based Vortec truck engines which consists of 10 different cam profiles for various performance applications. The Summit Racing Pro LS Camshafts lineup includes: 4 truck cam profiles 3 automotive cam profiles 2 LS3 rectangle-port specific profiles 1 turbo cam profile Summit Racing-brand parts
Parts Bin: Voxx Replica Dodge Demon and Ford Raptor Wheels
The Dodge Demon and Ford Raptor represent the pinnacle of their respective performance niches: the Demon being an all-out, purpose-built drag car, and the Raptor a dune-hopping, desert-streaking off-roader. To complement their performance, both the Raptor and Demon got an aggressive visual treatment, including unique aero kits, modified stances, and (of course) radically-styled wheels. Voxx




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