Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re swapping IROC-Z components into an ’86 Monte Carlo SS. H.M. • Milton, FL Q: I’m restoring a 1986 Monte Carlo SS and using a 1988 Camaro IROC-Z as a donor car. I really want to improve the
Accustomed to final round appearances and championship runs, Pete Berner has become more familiar with first round losses as he’s been off form throughout the 2012 ADRL racing season. However, for the final event of the season, fans of the Summit Racing driver saw more of the Berner they’re used to. With help from manufacturers
[portfolio_slideshow id=11176] In our Top Class 565 (part two), we showcased cylinder head and valvetrain assembly for Trick Flow’s 565-cubic-inch big block Chevy. This time around, we’re gonna find out what this conglomeration of parts is worth on the dyno. Without giving up the results in the first paragraph, let’s just say those parts are
When Summit Racing chose to a build a Sixties-style Cobra roadster, focusing solely on the past was not an option. This project not only captures the sound and fury of a classic muscle car, but also benefits from decades of development in automotive technology. Everything on the chassis, from the frame rails to the custom
[portfolio_slideshow id=11118] We like television. We like cars. And we really, really like television about cars. One of our favorite current car-related shows is History Channel’s Counting Cars, which follows the car conquests of Danny “The Count” Koker. You may know The Count from his role on History Channel’s Pawn Stars, where he made regular appearances as
[portfolio_slideshow id=11097] Good thing: Kickin’ audio system with megawatt amps, big subs, zillions of speakers, crossovers, and enough wire to hook up your average city. Bad thing: Melted, smoking, fried vehicle electrical system ’cause you didn’t have a big enough alternator. The fact is, not having enough amps to properly feed your vehicle’s electrical accessories
[portfolio_slideshow id=11047] A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another
In the first part of our multi-part video series on how to select the right cylinder heads, you’ll learn how runner size and shape factor into choosing the right cylinder heads for your application. Using the ever-popular first-generation small block Chevy as an example, this video will help you identify runners that will keep air
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Throngs of racers and race fans descended on the motorsports capital of the world this past weekend for the 11th Annual NMCA World Street Finals at Lucas Oil Raceway. While the weekend was mostly dedicated to the on-track action, we couldn’t help ourselves when we saw the opportunity to capture photos of some
[portfolio_slideshow id=11010] MEMPHIS, TN — Two great programs. Once intense race. The IHRA Summit SuperSeries and Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions were both decided at Memphis International Raceway over the weekend. The IHRA World Finals brought North America’s best grassroots and sportsman racers together in Memphis, TN to decide champions in both programs. Summit Racing SuperSeries The real
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