Month: July

Paint and Bodywork Buyer’s Guide

Nothing defines a custom ride like a one-of-a-kind paint job, but to many first timers, paintwork can be a daunting proposition. Have no fear! Laying down some custom color is like any other job in the garage—with a little know-how and the right set of tools, a professional quality, mile-deep paint job is well within

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Photo Gallery: Goodguys 2012 Columbus, OH

What’s better than a photo gallery from a great car show? Only the show itself. But for all those who couldn’t make it, here’s a glimpse of some of the rides on display at the 2012 Goodguys show in Columbus, OH this past weekend!   [portfolio_slideshow id=6485]

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Injector Math: How to Calculate Optimum Fuel Injector Size

This much you know: A) you’ve upgraded your vehicle with a variety of aftermarket mods, and B) you want to get maximum power from those modifications. The question is how to get from point A to point B. One possible answer is to swap out your stock fuel injectors for larger, higher flowing aftermarket injectors.

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Video: Evaluating Various Camshaft Styles

Learn about roller and flat-tappet camshafts. Learn about the differences between drag racing and towing applications for choosing the best camshaft for your vehicle. Better understand the duration and lift numbers for your ride. Hear why a mild camshaft is most likely the right choice for you. All by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks

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Monday Mailbag: Camaro Questions: 305 or 350? Tranny Swap or Rebuild?

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re decoding mysteries of the IROC-Z.   J.M. • Lake City, FL Q: I have a 1988 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z with TPI. It has a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. I want to rebuild the transmission because

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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Wrap-Up

Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Jason Line had a bittersweet performance on Sunday, scoring a runner-up finish at his sponsor’s race, the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, OH. Starting from the second position, Line defeated Rodger Brogdon, Jeg Coughlin, and Shane Gray in the early rounds to advance to his fourth final round of the

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Norwalk at Random: Sights & Sounds from the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals

[portfolio_slideshow id=6145] 100-degree heat indexes. 140-degree track temperatures. Mother Nature served up a good old-fashioned summer heat wave just in time for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, OH. But things only got hotter Friday as the racing action fired up at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Check out the sights and sounds

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