Month: December

Learning to Stitch: An Introduction to MIG Welding

[portfolio_slideshow id=13623]   So you took (or are about to take) the plunge and got a MIG welder. Not only will you be able to make brackets, stitch together body panels, and fix broken parts for yourself, you’ll have the honor of doing it for your car pals, too. We know you’re probably itching to

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Reading 101: How to Read Your Spark Plugs

Listen closely because your spark plugs may be trying to tell you something. Is your engine running too lean? Too rich? Is there an issue with oil control or ignition timing? Or is everything just fine with your engine? Like the mechanical version of the Magic 8-Ball, your spark plugs may have the answers for you. The trick is

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Doomsday Derby: The 7 Vehicles of the Apocalypse

So, this may be it, folks—the last thing we ever publish. The much-publicized end of the Mayan Long Count calendar is Dec. 21, 2012—the end of the 13th b’ak’tun. The end of all things? It is believed by many that Nostradamus and Roland Emmerich predicted doom and gloom for this date. NASA officials say people

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

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 benefit of

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Mailbag: Timing is Everything

Got questions?  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re dialing in timing and straightening out a few cam/valvetrain issues.. C.S. • Currie, NC Q: I have a 1967 Ford Fairlane. It’s equipped with a 1968 390 GT engine that’s bored .030 inches over. The engine uses the

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How to Choose an Aftermarket Radiator

What’s more frustrating than sitting on the side of the road with an overheated vehicle? Whether it’s the sight of the steam coming from the hood or the smell of hot coolant splattered all over your engine compartment (or puddled underneath your vehicle), few things put a damper on weekend cruise like an overheated engine.

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10 Great Tool Gift Ideas Under $50

We’re getting down to it, and that hard-to-shop-for hotrodder in your life is doing absolutely nothing to help you figure out what to get him or her for Christmas. Hey, we get it. What car folk really want costs several thousand dollars. Or is something money can’t buy. But we don’t really want anything within

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Let it Snow: An Introduction to Snow Plows for ATVs and UTVs

Are you thinking about adding a snow plow to your ATV or side by side? Great idea. Whether you’re looking to more efficiently remove snow from your driveway, or perhaps make some extra money during the winter season, matching the right plow with your machine and understanding your options is a good first step. Choosing

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air

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 benefit of

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