[portfolio_slideshow id=25219] LAS VEGAS, NV. — The Transit Connect was introduced in 2009 but has been updated for 2014. That was all the reason Ford needed to bring 10—count ’em—10 customized Transit Connects to the SEMA Show. These aren’t your Uncle Arno’s shag-carpeted 1970s van—or your creepy neighbor’s windowless van either. The Transit Connects are actually pretty
[portfolio_slideshow id=25191] LAS VEGAS, NV. — General Motors and its largest brand, Chevrolet, brought another big lineup of concept cars to SEMA 2013, including nine sports car variants. Headlining the group was a trio of 2014 Corvette Stingray concept cars. Stingray Concept Vehicles Stingray Atlantic Concept Designed with cruising in mind, the Stingray Atlantic convertible concept features
[portfolio_slideshow id=25153] LAS VEGAS, NV. — Before you even make it inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, you find yourself being sidetracked by the show cars stationed outside. Like a blown motor peeking out from a under a hood, those rides are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the concept cars and one-off
[portfolio_slideshow id=25132] LAS VEGAS, NV. — Back in the day, you’d be able to walk the entire SEMA Show and be home by lunch. That’s certainly not the case now as the show celebrates its 50th anniversary. SEMA officials kicked off its 50th show with the new products awards breakfast, honoring the top products in a variety
Watch this excellent video to see Hot Rod‘s David Freiburger install a FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 on his 1970 Dodge Super Bee. Freiburger does a fantastic job presenting the information and explaining the choices he makes during installation. You should probably watch this regardless of whether you’re in the market for a new EFI system. Because it’s
Another SEMA week is upon us! That means huge announcements from your favorite auto manufacturers. More product innovations from top aftermarket parts companies. Mind-boggling concept vehicles and beautiful show cars. Interactive displays, exhibition racing, vehicle tests, celebrities, and more. SEMA is the industry’s premier aftermarket trade show. It’s one of the biggest weeks on the
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we finish helping a reader pick out the right cylinder heads for his small block Chevy engine. We answered the first half of his questions last week; we answer his last five questions now. B.A. Smyrna, GA Q: I am thinking
Video games have been delivering thrills and escapist fare to folks young at heart since Space Invaders and Asteroids started rocking people’s faces in the late 1970s. Then the Atari 2600 was born in 1980, bringing the arcade to our living rooms. Five years later, Japan introduced the Nintendo Entertainment System in the United States,
Proper pushrod length is essential for achieving optimum valvetrain geometry. In fact, with today’s more-aggressive camshafts and higher valve-spring pressures, determining the right pushrod length has never been more critical to the performance and wellbeing of an engine. Several factors work together to determine the required pushrod length—rocker arm brand, valve stem length, camshaft design, lifter style, engine
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