Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining the right place to install an X-pipe on an exhaust system. From: B.F • Davenport, IA Q: I bought an X-pipe kit for my 1982 Buick Regal. Is there a certain spot in the exhaust
Famed racer and car builder Carroll Shelby died Thursday. He was 89. Shelby is a bona fide legend in the automotive industry, famous for inventing the Shelby Cobra and for his contributions to special edition Ford Mustangs and Chrysler’s Viper, which used to wear the Dodge badge. USA Today published a fine news story detailing
OnAllCylinders proudly presents a movie about a car that only runs on seven cylinders. Yeah…the irony isn’t lost on us. Editors from Hot Rod magazine drove an ailing El Camino 500 miles on seven cylinders, so they could swap out the engine in the parking lot of Summit Racing’s Sparks, NV store. We provided updates and
So you just A) bought a high performance engine; B) bolted some go-fast parts on your existing engine, or C) built a brand new engine. Now you’re chomping at the bit wondering how much power you’ll have under your right foot. There are three basic methods for measuring engine output: testing on an engine dyno,
You spoke. We listened. When we presented our 10 favorite movie cars about a month ago, we wanted to have some fun and get the conversation started. And you guys delivered. Some of you were less than enthused with some of our choices. One passionate reader, Gene S., was particularly disappointed. Gene offered this: [sic]
You forgot again, didn’t you? Even after we tried to help you remember with our Mother’s Day Tune-Up post last week, you forgot about Mother’s Day this weekend. No worries, because we’ve put together a list of 10 car-oriented ways you can still surprise mom on Mother’s Day. Whether you prefer to spend money on a
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That’s a time-tested piece of fire fighting advice that also applies to things like our health, security, and yes—even your dirt bike! Routine dirt bike maintenance can prevent catastrophic mechanical failure, accidents and injuries, and costly repairs. In our case, an ounce of prevention consists
Using simple hand tools, you can turn your V6 Mustang into a head-turning growler with this easy Flowmaster upgrade.
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
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re diagnosing unwelcome exhaust noise. From: R.C. • Dunnellon, FL Q: I’m having a problem with my 1979 Monte Carlo/406 project that I can’t figure out. I’ve driven the car for about 5,000 miles, and it’s developed
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