Afternoon Delight: How to Upgrade a 2012 GMC Sierra in an Afternoon (and for Under a Grand)!
The GMC Sierra is a great truck to grab on the cheap. There were a lot of engine options for the 2012 year, like the 4.3L Vortec V6, and V8s in 5.3L and 6.2L. One of the great features of the 2012 model year is that it’s towards the end of the generation, so engineers have
Edge Targets Diesel with New Jammer Cold Air Intake
We know what you’re thinking: “Do we really need another air intake?” Bear with us for a moment. Edge Products is well known for its innovation in the performance tuning market. Edge has never offered air intakes, or really ventured out of its area of expertise. So when we hear that Edge is releasing an
Video: AIRAID Introduces New Air Intake for EcoBoost- and Coyote-Powered Mustang
LAS VEGAS, NV – The hottest new car for 2015 drew the lion’s share of attention from aftermarket performance parts makers at the 2014 SEMA Show, including AIRAID, which introduced a new cold air intake kit for both the 2.3L EcoBoost and 5.0L Coyote engines powering the new Ford Mustang. AIRAID has created a complete
Make Some Noise: Optimizing Your Turbo with a Cat-Back Exhaust and Cold Air Intake
[portfolio_slideshow id=32498] As cool as a lumpy camshaft may sound, nothing beats the noises that a turbocharged car makes. From the whistle of the turbo spooling up to the blow-off valve venting to the distinctly muffled exhaust note, there’s nothing like it anywhere else. Best of all, it’s extremely easy to amplify these sounds just
Video: An Introduction to K&N Blackhawk Air Intake Kits
Take a look at K&N’s new Blackhawk air intake kits, which provide K&N’s dyno-proven designs for maximum airflow and horsepower in a sleek black package. At K&N, black is the new black. Learn more by watching this video we shot at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Air Intakes 201: How to Choose an Air Intake
An aftermarket air intake is often the first performance upgrade people make to their vehicle—and for good reason. A high performance air intake kit delivers instant horsepower gains, enhanced throttle response, and sometimes even an increase in fuel economy. Best of all, it’s one of the easiest performance parts to install, requiring only basic hand
Monday Mailbag: Aluminum vs. Iron Cylinder Heads & S10 Upgrades
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking cylinder heads and Chevy S10 upgrades.. From: Gary Button • San Clemente, CA Q: I have a 1963 Corvette with a 327. It produces around 300 horsepower, but I want to bump it up
Air Intakes 101: Get Reacquainted with One of the Most Popular Power-Builders
We’ve titled this post “Air Intakes 101.” It’s not the most creative title for a post, but it fits the topic in so many ways. For starters, most air intakes are inherently a “101” part—a basic, entry-level upgrade that novice and seasoned tuners like for a quick, bolt-on performance boost. Taking the 101 concept a
Mailbag: Calculating Compression Ratio and Building LT1 Power
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking compression ratio and LT1 power. From: John Oltman, Jr. • Metamora, IL Q: I’m rebuilding a 327 to drop into my 1948 Jeep CJ2A. I’ve bored the engine .030 inches over and equipped it with




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