NORWALK, OH — We feel a little bad saying and thinking it, but it doesn’t make it less true: Classic American muscle cars are amazing to look at, but not always fun to drive. We’ve been spoiled by 50-ish years of technological advancement in suspension and steering performance, creature comforts like air conditioning, audio quality while blasting
The kids are out of school and racing season is in full swing. Whether you’re RVing across the country, trailering boats or off-road vehicles to your natural playground of choice, or hauling your race car to and from the track, towing season has officially arrived. It seems obvious enough, but effective side view mirrors are
If you own a truck or SUV and are interested in adding electric-powered retractable steps, or replacing your current running boards with the latest and greatest, AMP Research PowerSteps deliver full-length automatic retractable side steps. They extend instantly when you open your door, then hide out of sight after closing the doors. In addition to looking
The brakes feel squishy, and that’s rarely good. Uh-oh. That usually means there’s air trapped in the lines. It also means it’s time to bleed the brakes. Which wouldn’t be a big deal if it didn’t require someone else’s help and more time than we want to spend. But brake bleeding isn’t what it used
A high-torque starter can deliver the extra starting power you need to turn over a high compression engine. In the case of a high-torque mini-starter, you get that extra power in a more compact package for increased ground, oil pan, and/or header clearance. The advantages are clear, but there are some important steps you need to take
Learn how to install a Summit Universal 4 Speed Shifter on your classic four-speed GM transmission by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. With a socket set and a pair of pliers, you’ll be able to complete the job in one afternoon. In the video, Al walks you through the process of installing the
Do you want to know how to properly measure for and install a new driveshaft? Our friends QA1 and Summit Racing teamed up for this video which, using the QA1 REV Series Carbon Fiber Driveshaft as its subject, will give you the basic information you need to complete a driveshaft installation. Learn about the critical
LAS VEGAS, NV. — Somewhere locked away in our video treasure chest, we found this fun little gem—a SEMA Show sitdown with the guys from Roadkill. Last fall in Vegas, we caught up with David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan and had a casual, but informational conversation about their plans for their popular video series, produced by Motor Trend
There are many factors to consider when purchasing an alternator. Things like amperage, voltage, pulley ratio, and wiring all come into play. We’ve covered some of these topics in this earlier post; however, we still receive many questions about alternators from readers. So we teamed up with the tech experts at Summit Racing to get answers for some of
“Bigger isn’t always better,” says four-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson, about the diameter of exhaust header primary tubes. In this short tech tip video from Summit Racing and Powerblock TV, you’ll hear Anderson explain that, while smaller-diameter primaries may create less volume, they generate faster exhaust-flow velocity which improves your vehicle’s low- and
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