Month: November

“X” Marks the Spot: A Look at MagnaFlow’s Tru-X Crossover Pipes

  [portfolio_slideshow id=12672] It’s funny how a couple pieces of steel tubing can affect a vehicle’s performance. Yessir, get that exhaust system right and you’ll be rewarded with more power, better throttle response, and a great sound. Get it wrong, and all you’ll have is a car that runs like a slug and sounds like

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Ford Racing Set to Unveil New Lineup of Engines for 2013

Blue Oval enthusiasts will soon have some tantalizing new options to power their Ford hot rod, kit car, truck, or race vehicle. Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP) is set to debut a new lineup of engine packages at the Performance Racing Industry Show (PRI) in Orlando, FL this week. Options include four- and six-cylinder EcoBoost, large-cube small

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Operation Appreciation: Eddie Krawiec’s Thoughts on Days One and Two

[portfolio_slideshow id=12631] The first two days of the weeklong Summit Racing Equipment–sponsored troop visit to Europe were spent in Stuttgart,Germany. Shortly after arriving Sunday, November 25, Summit Racing Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line, along with Summit Racing/BIGFOOT Monster Truck driver Dan Runte, were joined by Harley-Davidson Pro Stock Motorcycle riders Eddie Krawiec

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Buick Reportedly Resurrecting Grand National, T-Type, and GNX Nameplates

Buick is resurrecting the Grand National, GNX, and T-Type performance nameplates made popular in the 1980s, and the three models are likely to debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show,Edmunds’ Inside Line reported this week. According to the Inside Line story, each new model will share General Motors’ rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform introduced for the 2013

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Video: Lock-Up Torque Converters 101

This video covers the fundamental differences between lock-up and non lock-up torque converters, including a breakdown of the anatomy of a lock-up torque converter, and the advantages of using one. Check it out: On this installment of Quick Flicks were going to address a question that we had on our previous torque converter video. The

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Mailbag: Making Mileage Count

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’ll show you some tricks for getting better gas mileage this holiday season–and all year through! Although these upgrades are mentioned specifically for a recreational vehicle, they’ll also make a difference in your every day vehicle, too. K.G. •

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Parts Bin: New Low VOC Paint, Brake Rotors & More

From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Just in time for the holiday shopping, check out these brand new items: Summit Racing Equipment Low VOC Single-Stage Paint System Designed for the DIY painter, Summit

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