Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1929 DeSoto
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
Video: How to Break In New Ring and Pinion Gears
The experts at Yukon Gear & Axle say that all new ring and pinion sets require a break-in period. By not breaking them in properly, you set yourself up to experience overheating, the breakdown of your gear oil, and ultimately, total gear failure. The instructions are simple enough. Drive lightly and carefully for the first 500 miles,
Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
Video: Intro to Valve Body Tech for Transmission Upgrades
When your hunt for automotive performance gains turns to upgrading your transmission and shifting performance, it’s important not to overlook the “brains of the transmission” — the valve body. In this edition of Carl’s Tech Talk video series from Summit Racing, tech expert Carl Pritts will walk you through the process of modifying your transmission’s valve body. Transmission
BangShiftin’ & RoadTrippin’: 2016 Rumblers Cruise to the End of the Line
Late-September is the perfect time for northerners to squeeze in one last road trip before the weather turns sour. Coney Island is an ideal spot to cap off the summer, and it’s even better when you combine its famed beach and rides with hot rods. The guys at BangShift know a thing or two about road trips.
Video 101: An Introduction to Camshaft Profiles and Flat vs. Roller Tappets
“Roller lifters maintain better contact with cam lobes, allowing cam designers to create profiles with more midrange and top-end power than a flat-tappet cam with the same duration,” says two-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Jason Line. In this short tech tip video from Summit Racing and Powerblock TV, Line will give you a quick refresher
Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1964 Pontiac LeMans
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
Video: How to Choose the Correct Torque Converter
Because we must understand how certain parts work to make the best choices for our specific application, this edition of Carl’s Tech Talk video series from Summit Racing begins with tech expert Carl Pritts explaining the finer points of torque converter operation. The rpm at which vehicles begin to move can be changed by modifying
Shakedown at the Summit Results and Photo Gallery
Courtesy of SummitMotorsportsPark.com/Mary Lendzion: While rain was nonstop for the first half of the Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit presented by Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, action was nonstop for the second half of the event September 16-18, 2016 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. At stake was a $150,500 purse,
Video: Installing a Spartan Locker in a Dana 30 Axle Carrier
Follow step-by-step how to install a lunchbox-style Spartan Locker into a Dana 30 axle carrier by watching this video, and learn the tips and tricks to the pros use to make the job simple and fast. From taking stock of all the pieces and parts, through pins and springs assembly, how to line up couplers




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