[portfolio_slideshow id=30126] Jeep builds JK Wranglers with engine temperature and fuel level gauges, but provides warning lights—the infamous idiot lights—for oil pressure and battery voltage. Even back in the good old days of AMC, an oil pressure gauge or a voltmeter were optional equipment on Jeep CJs. The problem with idiot lights is they only
There certainly have been more powerful Mustangs. There have been better looking ones, too. But you can’t underplay the role of the 1987 Mustang 5.0L in getting Ford’s legendary pony car back on track as a desirable performance vehicle. After a lackluster period from the Mustang II era of the mid-1970s to early Fox-bodies of the
In these days of cars with power everything, the idea of converting a car to manual steering might seem quaint. But there are instances where manual steering is better than a power setup. For example, manual steering on a drag race car will save weight and free up a couple horsepower (no power steering pump
Dodge has officially revealed its 2015 Charger and Challenger today at the New York Auto Show. You can check out the official press releases from Dodge over at Autoblog, but here are a few of the highlights: 2015 Dodge Charger Gets Dramatic Facelift Dodge says it reworked just about every body panel in redesigning its Charger
America loves Mustangs. Maybe you don’t. Maybe you’re a Chevy guy. Or a Mopar guy. Or someone who just doesn’t like a good success story. But America-at-large loves the Ford Mustang. Because it pretty much launched the American pony car movement. Because it helped make performance vehicles affordable for a younger generation of car owners in the 1960s. And because
Ford announced today that it will offer a special 2015 “50th Anniversary” Mustang to commemorate the pony car’s 50th anniversary. Only 1,964 of the GT fastbacks will be made—a reference to the Ford Mustang‘s first public appearance in 1964. The limited-edition car will come loaded with every single option available, including an upgraded performance package. Using
Which rocker arm mounting system is best for your application? You’ll find out by watching this five-minute Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. In it, the Summit Racing crew will explain the difference between pedestal-mount rocker arms versus stud-mount rocker arms versus shaft-mount rocker arm systems. Click play and learn the difference!
The New York Auto Show takes place April 18-27 and the show will once again boast plenty of big news: Dodge to Unveil a Refreshed Look for its Challenger/Charger Models Ahead of its 100th anniversary this summer, Dodge is looking to make a splash with new exterior and interior treatments on its Challenger and Charger models.
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we offer up tips for routing your fuel lines. J.H. Boston, MA Q: I am getting ready to plumb my fuel system and can use some advice on routing the fuel lines. What’s the best way to route
Jimmy Alund became the first European ever to win an NHRA event Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. The Swede is substituting for four-time Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson and ran a 6.562 pass at 211.59 miles-per-hour in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro. This is only the
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