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Photo Gallery: Detroit Autorama 2014 Hot Rods and Rat Rods

Everyone has a different take on rat rods. Some people turn up their noses at the sometimes low-budget builds. Other people are offended by the term “rat rod” because they believe these are really what hot rods are supposed to be. No matter what you call them: Hot rods, rat rods, or maybe just awesome,

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Mailbag: Single Pattern vs. Dual Pattern Cams

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re answering the basic question: What’s the difference between a single pattern and dual pattern camshaft? K.B. Washington, PA Q: What is the difference between a single pattern camshaft and a dual pattern camshaft, and how do I

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1964 Buick Riviera Wins 2014 Ridler Award!

[portfolio_slideshow id=28997] They’ve been handing out the prestigious Ridler Award at the Detroit AutoRama for over five decades now. You’d be hard-pressed to think of a past winner that’s more custom than J.F. Launier’s 1964 Buick Riviera—winner of the 2014 Ridler Award. Launier’s radical Riviera, named Rivision, literally jumped out from the field of Pirelli Great 8 finalists

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