Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video to learn how your header’s primary diameter affects performance. You will learn some basic rules for how to choose the best header primary size for your application.
Consumer Reports has named the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado its top-rated truck, but the RAM 1500 may actually be the better automobile. Say what? According to Consumer Reports, the Silverado and RAM were neck-and-neck in its latest battery of tests to determine the top truck. The new Silverado excelled in many areas that are important to pickup
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we provide an introduction to ignition terminology, including voltage, millijoules, and resistance. J.M. Halethorpe, MD Q: I am putting together a hot rod and need help putting together a good ignition system. I see all of these different boxes
Robert Hight won his second consecutive race Sunday, piloting his Funny Car to victory at zMAX Dragway for the NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, NC—the first of six races in the NHRA Mellow Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Morgan Lucas in Top Fuel, Jeg Coughlin in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines
According to the brake geniuses at StopTech, the following are the six primary factors that affect your vehicle’s brake feel. 1. Brake hoses Optimum pedal firmness cannot be achieved with the stock fabric reinforced rubber flexible hoses which swell under pressure—decreasing pedal firmness while increasing both pedal travel and brake system reaction time. The first
Back in the day, swapping out a small block Chevrolet 305 or 350 V8 for a 454 cubic-inch big block was one of the most cost-effective ways to get more power. Today, the LS V8 engine is now one of the most widely swapped-in power plants for use in early model GM muscle cars and
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
Chevy Camaro owners and fans descended on Summit Racing in Tallmadge, OH this past weekend to celebrate what has been one of America’s most-popular sports cars since its inception for the 1967 model year. Camaros from all five generations were on display at The NorthEastern Ohio Camaro Club‘s annual gathering. You should rifle through our
It’s always a great time to brush up on your mechanical knowledge, so we’ve pulled together all the supplies you’ll need to ace your next project. No matter what the automotive subject, you’ll find links to helpful formulas, calculators, and notes below. Feel free to print ’em out and stuff them in your Trapper Keeper—or whatever it is kids
Is your 1986-98 Ford Mustang’s fuel pump worn out? Are a supercharger or turbo in the plans? In this four-minute video, the experts at BBK Performance will show you how to replace or upgrade your 1986-1998 Ford Mustang’s in-tank fuel pump. Check it out!
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