Month: April

Air Head: How to Pick an Air Compressor for Your Shop

[portfolio_slideshow id=17326] For most enthusiasts, having a supply of compressed air in the garage or shop is not a luxury—it’s a must-have, second only to electricity. The only folks who would question the importance of a shop compressor are those who have never worked with air tools. Not only are most air tools much smaller

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A Quick Guide to Wheel/Tire Sizing for Late-Model Camaros

Aftermarket wheels and tires have always been popular upgrades for performance enthusiasts. For late-model owners, a wheel/tire swap is often the very first upgrade because it won’t void the factory warranty yet can transform the entire attitude and personality of a new car or truck. The trick is simply making sure the new wheels and tires fit the vehicle. We have taken the guesswork out

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Photo Gallery: Super Summit 2013 in McDonough, GA

[portfolio_slideshow id=17234] If you like our weekly Wednesday Lot Shots feature, you’ll love this gallery of hot rods and trucks from Summit Racing’s Super Summit show in McDonough, GA. All the American muscle, street machines, and trucks (and other festivities) in this batch of images were captured in the Summit Racing Retail Super Store parking

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Mailbag: Traction Tips for the Track

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at possible solutions for poor traction. K.L. • Bridgewater, VA Q: I have been working on my 1969 Camaro for a number of years. I now have the power I want (about 450 horsepower from a 350

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Ohio Hot Rod Builder Resurrects Larry Nagel’s Pocket Rocket

John T. Francis was 7 years old the first time he saw the Pocket Rocket blast down Thompson Drag Raceway. He will never forget it, he said. “It didn’t make any noise when it was sitting at the line,” Francis said. “It was so small. And so fast.” Francis was sitting at his computer one

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Catalytic Converter Guide: 4 Steps to Choosing a Catalytic Converter

  Move over, California–you’ve got company when it comes to strict emissions standards. New York, which had already adopted California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards in 1990, has now implemented Cali’s stricter requirements for aftermarket catalytic converters. You can read all about the requirements and rules in the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s fact

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