Month: May

Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

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: How to Untame a Mustang

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re bolting on an easy 100 horsepower to a later model Mustang . R.J. • Lubbock, TX Q: I’m new to the hobby and have a 1994 Mustang GT convertible that drives like it’s been tamed. I’ve thought about replacing the

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Happy Mother’s Day: Our Tribute to Moms, Cars—and Moms as Cars!

Today is Mother’s Day. You didn’t forget, did you? We don’t want you to ever forget about mom on Mother’s Day or any other mom-related occasion, so we’re going to help you always remember your mother by associating her with something else you love very much—hot rods. Stay with us here… Chances are you have can’t-miss car shows

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Prom Season: What Are You Driving? (Or, What Did You Drive?)

We need your help! It’s prom season, the perfect time to break out dad’s hot rod. Some of us were fortunate enough to take our dad’s C4 Corvette or first-generation Ford Mustang to our proms. What did you take to prom, or what are your kids currently taking? Please send us any prom photos you

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How To Adjust The Electric Choke On A Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor

An improperly adjusted electric choke on a Holley four-barrel carburetor can keep your engine from idling properly during cold starts. Starting a cold engine requires a richer air/fuel mixture as cold fuel vaporizes slowly. Therefore, the choke provides a richer mixture by slightly closing off the carburetor’s air supply. When the choke isn’t properly adjusted,

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1976 Ford Gran Torino

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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