Tech Articles

How do you calculate compression ratio? What’s the best way to figure out engine displacement? In the automotive mechanics world, there are formulas and conversions for measuring just about everything—from […]

Prevent engine sputtering by learning how to properly tune your Holley-style four-barrel carburetor’s accelerator pump. Watch this 7-minute video and learn everything you’ll need to know to achieve smooth, consistent […]

You’ve seen it—somebody trying to install pistons and ending up with pinched or broken piston rings or so much oil in the bore their shoes are drenched. It doesn’t have […]

Editor’s Note: This guest post is courtesy of the Car Care Council, which is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” […]

Aftermarket wheels and tires have always been popular upgrades for performance enthusiasts. For late-model owners, a wheel/tire swap is often the very first upgrade because it won’t void the factory warranty yet can transform the entire […]

In this installment of Summit Racing’s Quick Flicks, you will learn about the main metering circuit on your Holley-style carburetor. The video is 15 minutes long and covers adjusting the […]

  Move over, California–you’ve got company when it comes to strict emissions standards. New York, which had already adopted California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards in 1990, has now implemented […]

Can’t find the wheels you want in the correct backspacing for your vehicle? Need extra clearance for your brake caliper? Then you might want to consider wheel spacers or wheel […]

How many times have you read or heard that a part has been “heat treated?” Whether you’re talking about pushrods, valvetrain components, chassis parts, or even lug nuts, heat treating […]

This is the second in a video series that will teach you how to effectively tune your carburetor. In this 12-minute video, the tech experts at Summit Racing will provide […]