Holy Horsepower, Batman…Six Batmobiles in One Place!
[portfolio_slideshow id=12226] Six Batmobiles and the Bat-Pod are currently finishing up a tour of sporting events across America to mark the upcoming home entertainment release of The Dark Knight Rises on December 4. The tour started October 27 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX and included a stop at the LSU-Alabama football game earlier this month.
How to Properly Store Your Dirt Bike or ATV for Winter
Winter riding has its place. And we wouldn’t dream of discouraging you from participating in a little arctic adventure, if that’s your preferred cup of tea. But for many of us living in cold-weather climates, the less we’re exposed to winter’s bitter chill, the better. If you’re going to store your dirt bike or quad
Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood
[portfolio_slideshow id=12183] 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
Head Games (Part 4): Everything You Need to Know About Vortec Heads
Vortec cylinder head castings first hit the high performance scene in 1996 and provided GM owners a healthy, budget-friendly option for boosting horsepower. According to Summit Racing, Vortec heads still remain a popular choice among GM enthusiasts today. But are they right for your application? While it’s true that Vortec cylinder heads will deliver seat-of-the-pants
Mailbag: Nitrous or Not?
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking single- vs. dual-stage nitrous. D.T. • Frackville, PA Q: My daughter and I are planning a frame-up restoration of a 1993 Ford Ranger. She wants to swap out the original 4-cylinder with a new Ford Racing 302
Antron Brown Makes Auto Racing History, Line Finishes 2nd in Pro Stock Points
Jason Line following up his 2011 Pro Stock championship with a runner-up finish in 2012, and Antron Brown becoming the first African-American to win a major U.S. auto racing title, are just two of the headlines from NHRA’s final Full Throttle event of the year this past weekend in Pomona, CA. Allen Johnson continued the
Veterans’ Day Photo Gallery: A Salute to Military Veterans (and their Rides)!
Veterans—thank you for all you do to protect our country, our freedoms, and our values. You are our true heroes for your honor, bravery, and dedication. We also want to offer an additional thank you to all the gearheads who have served—or are currently serving—in the United States' military. From the World War II vets
6 Heroic Muscle Cars that Helped Shape Our Hobby
When you think of the United States military, a few words immediately come to mind: Power. Muscle. Heroic. What better car-guy way to honor the qualities of the U.S. Military than by compiling a list of our all-time most heroic muscle cars—cars that went above and beyond to enhance the hobby we love. See what we
Video: Kooks Custom Headers Introduces Green Catalytic Converters
Now you can take full advantage of Kooks Custom Headers long-tube headers and powerful exhaust systems–and stay emissions-legal. We’ll let Chris Clark from Kooks give you the details on the aftermarket exhaust manufacturer’s new Green Catalytic Converters in this video from SEMA:
Two-Valve Twist: Trick Flow Heads Add 100 Extra Horses to a 4.6L 2V
[portfolio_slideshow id=12055] For owners of Ford 4.6L and 5.4L Two-Valve modular V8s, the wait for a true performance cylinder head ended in 2009. That’s when Trick Flow Specialties introduced the Twisted Wedge 185 aluminum cylinder heads. They were the first true aftermarket performance heads for the Two-Valvers. There are gazillions of Two-Valve engines available for




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