The Car Care Council is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” program. One of the most important vehicle components you need to maintain is the braking system. Neglecting your braking system can lead to increased repair costs, or worse, no brakes at all. Fortunately, paying attention to
Anyone who has ever spun a 9/16-inch wrench on a hot rod knows the engine block is where it all begins. There are lots of options available—new and used, iron and aluminum, OEM and aftermarket. We’re going to examine a typical V8 engine block—in this case a Chevrolet Performance Bowtie iron block for big Chevy
Several Studebakers and a number of other rare independents, including Packard and Nash, were on display this past weekend at Summit Racing near Akron, OH for the company’s annual Studebaker/Packard show. Check out the slideshow below to see what we saw. A lot of good stuff. Also, if you love Studebaker, you can check out
[portfolio_slideshow id=22157] As the guys at Chevy Hardcore point out, 500-horsepower ain’t what it used to be. A 500 horsepower daily-driven street mill simply won’t garner attention at local meets or gas station pumps like it used to. To be honest, it’s almost too easy to make power these days with late-model mills such as the GM LS engine. But is
There are two kinds of people in the world. The kind who think John Cena and Jason Statham movies are THE BEST! And the kind who lean more toward Academy Award nominees. We believe they can co-exist and that both can enjoy the movie Getaway so long as it is approached with the right mindset. After
Has it been a long week already? Feeling tense? Looking to take out some frustrations? Then you probably wish you were Bob Motz, driver of the Kenworth jet truck in this video. Yep, his job is likely much cooler than yours–but at least you’re not the guy who has to clean up after him. Like it
There are a handful of telltale signs your catalytic converter is on the fritz. Poor acceleration when stepping on the gas pedal Noticeably less fuel efficiency Dark, sooty smoke exiting your muffler Engine starting trouble Failing an emissions test A pungent sulfuric or rotten smell A Check Engine light in conjunction with any of these
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
Harold and Tracy Chapman’s “Pretty Penny” 1933 Ford roadster–a coach-built, copper-colored, full-fendered masterpiece–won the Goodguys 2013 Flowmaster “America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod” award. The Chapmans, from Andice, TX, accepted the prestigious award in front of a packed house during the Goodguys 27th annual Flowmaster West Coast Nationals in Pleasonton, CA. The win capped off a big year for the
Maximize the capabilities of your high performance Holley carburetor by learning how to tune it for high-horsepower and racing applications. In this 38-minute video, a Summit Racing tech expert covers jet tuning and the advanced power valve on your Holley carb. This video is a gold mine for tips you need to get the most
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