D.T. • Maryville, TN Q: Can you provide any insights on storing my car for the winter? How do I protect it from the elements and prevent rust while it is parked? Also, does putting the car on jacks protect it from rusting? A: We’ll dive into this topic with a more in-depth post later,
[portfolio_slideshow id=10703] It happened in a matter of seconds. In a near-instant, Ryan Bailey found himself bloody, severely injured, and laying on the ground next to the road. The 1923 Model T hot rod he had been driving was now resting upside down several yards away—under a semi trailer! In most situations, this is where
It’s the stuff gearhead dreams are made of. Believe it or not, this battered 1968 Mustang was infamous in the late 1960s and early ‘70s as the ride of choice for a group of rumrunners, street racers, and general hell-raisers in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. It was the kind of car that
It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. If your vehicle was produced after 1975, chances are good that it came from the factory equipped with a catalytic converter (also know as a “cat”). Unlike a muffler whose primary function is to lessen exhaust noise, a catalytic converter employs some serious science to
Anytime there is only six of something, we can’t help but take notice. Especially when that something is Buffalo wings, or adult beverages, or in this case—a super-rare 1946 Ford Coupe Utility of Australian descent that we spotted at Summit Racing’s TruckFest last month. It is one of only six registered in the United States.
[portfolio_slideshow id=10597] 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
Rowing gears with a manual transmission is lots of fun, especially in a lightweight car with way too much horsepower. But when the gears start crunching and the clutch pedal sinks to the floor and you’re stuck at the line or a stoplight, a stick shift suddenly isn’t so much fun anymore. Clutch problems can
In this edition of Summit Racing Quick Flicks, Mike will teach you how to select the best gear set for your vehicle. Learn how to figure out what gear ratio you have and why it’s important, and how to select the best ring and pinion for your particular application. Also, you can read our earlier
[portfolio_slideshow id=10532] The ADRL Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags VI zoomed into Norwalk, OH this weekend, and we were there to capture some of the action. Winners over the weekend included Bob Rahaim (Pro Nitrous), Alex Hossler (Pro Extreme), Eric McKinney (Pro Extreme Motorcycle), Billy Glidden (Mickey Thompson Extreme 10.5), Elijah Morton (Extreme Pro Stock),
G.S. • Mt. Sterling, OH Q: I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3L, 5-speed. When I drive on flat roads the truck runs fine, but it struggles when I hit hills. Will a computer chip or module help with the lack in power? If so, how much will I notice the difference? A: Many trucks experience
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