Videos & Galleries

Video: An Introduction to Flywheel Design and Materials

In this video from the gang at Centerforce, Will Baty with Centerforce University walks you through the three main types of flywheels—cast iron, billet steel, and billet aluminum—and explains the key differences between each while explaining which type is best for a particular application. Baty also dives into the various technologies introduced in premium, high-performance

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Photo Gallery: Cincinnati Cavalcade of Customs

The 55th annual Cavalcade of Customs took place in Cincinnati over the weekend. Part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series indoor circuit, the show attracted some of the finest cars, trucks, nostalgia race cars, and motorcycles around. We put together this huge photo gallery from the Queen City with help from photographer Daniel Fortuna. Check

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Video: Identifying U-Joints and Measuring for Custom Length Driveshafts

In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn how to identify your U-joint and determine whether it is an inside-lock or outside-lock U-joint. Once you identify your particular U-joint, the video will help you properly measure it so you can order the right size for your vehicle. Also, you’ll learn how to measure

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Video 101: Installing a Serpentine Pulley System on a Small Block Chevy

Serpentine pulley systems offer some considerable advantages over V-belt systems. As we covered in our post on What You Need to Know when Choosing Pulleys, serpentine belts offer greater resistance to stretching and slippage. That translates into better ability to handle today’s higher-revving, higher-horsepower engines than V-belts. It also means less noise (dreaded squeal), greater engine efficiency, and less belt changes.

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Video: How to Install Custom LS Steam Lines

Anybody who has swapped the factory intake on a GM LS Engine knows one of the first things to pull out of the way is the coolant steam line. What usually happens is that you have to cut the factory metal coolant crossover lines to get them off. When you go to put everything back

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Video: How to Install a Hotchkis Chassis Brace on a 5th-Gen Camaro

The fifth-generation Chevy Camaro suffers from chassis flex and wheel hop, much like most modern muscle cars, according to Hotchkis Sport Suspension. Under hard acceleration, like in drag racing, the stock rear subframe will move, causing hook-up problems due to low traction and stability. Hotchkis’ Chassis Max Brace can help solve that problem because it

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Video: JBA Performance Exhaust Headers Built for Power AND Legality

Watch Pertronix’s top research and development officials explain how JBA Performance Exhaust headers are built to to maximize power and performance while meeting the strict emissions standards of California and other states that are beginning to enforce stricter emissions laws. There are 13 states with emissions restrictions that are impacting vehicle owners and performance enthusiasts. Because

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Video: Warn Introduces High-Tech ZEON Platinum Winch at SEMA

LAS VEGAS, NV. — Getting unstuck just went high-tech, Warn Industries officials say, with the launch of their new WARN ZEON 10 (and ZEON 12) Platinum utility winch, which they introduced at the 2014 SEMA Show. Warn has eliminated the manual clutch and created an advanced wireless remote that gives you total control of the winch plus up to two accessories.

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