Understanding Some Basic Trailer & Towing Terms like Tire Load, Tongue Weight & GVWR
Just bought a camper or boat? Maybe a utility trailer to haul stuff from the hardware store? Whatever the reason, if you’ve got a receiver hitch and plan to do […]
The Handheld Infrared Temp Gun: Dozens of Uses for the Gearhead In & Around the Garage
Bob Dylan once wrote, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” But for us car folks, there are plenty of times when you do need […]
What Does it Take to Build a Kit Car? We Asked the Guy Who Put Together This Stunning Factory Five Mk4 Roadster
There are plenty of good reasons to build a kit car. For some, it’s the chance to own a replica of a super-rare ride—one you won’t fear racking up miles […]
Evans Waterless Coolant: Better Engine Protection When Things Heat Up
Since the 1930s, hot rodders and performance car enthusiasts have relied on engine coolants made from a mix of ethylene glycol, water, and corrosion inhibitors. While these water-based coolants do […]
The Malleable Connection: Flexplates & Flexplate Installation Tips
Unless your automatic transmission car has a vintage Clutch-Flite or Clutch-Turbo, there’s a pretty good chance it will be equipped with a flexplate. The reason for a flexplate is to […]
Distributor Gear Compatibility: How to Choose Which Distributor Gear to Use
There are several different types of distributor gears out there, including iron gears, bronze gears, melonized gears, and composite gears. So what’s the right gear for your distributor? Iron Distributor […]
Save the Slide! Car Control Tips from a Professional Race Car Driver
Want to keep your Mustang on the road when you leave Cars And Coffee this Sunday? Simple: Look Where You Want to Go. All of driving, like most sports, is based […]
Build Your Own Budget 355ci Small Block Chevy, Part 2
In Part 1 of our story on building your own small block Chevy, we outlined the plan and detailed the assembly of the short block that included the rotating assembly, […]
Parts Bin: Switch Your Firing Order with a Summit Racing Pro 4-7 Swap Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam for the SBC
A four-seven firing order swap is becoming an increasingly popular upgrade for engine builders looking to squeeze more performance from a Small Block Chevy engine. Never heard of it? Basically, […]
Locking, Sealed Dipsticks—There’s More There Than Meets the Eye
There are all sorts of different engine oil dipsticks out there, and a trip to SummitRacing.com will reveal plenty of them. Some are stock replacements, some incorporate slick braided housings, […]