Chances are you’ve at least heard of the relatively new Ford EcoBoost engine—unless you live under a rock somewhere. And even then, someone probably peeked their head under your rock to tout the virtues of the EcoBoost: improved fuel ECOnomy and a noticeable power BOOST next to comparable-sized engines. That’s why they call it the EcoBoost. Actually, the EcoBoost
[portfolio_slideshow id=31209] Josh Hauck was 13 years old when he bought his 1966 Ford Mustang for $350 just a decade ago. “Let me tell you, man. $350 when you’re 13 years old? That’s a lot of lawn mowing,” Hauck said. The Mustang was in the crush line at the local Aurora, CO junk yard. It
[portfolio_slideshow id=31185] Just like suspension components and tires, a Jeep’s interior will begin to wear eventually–especially after years of off-roading on rugged trails. Take this 1982 Jeep CJ-7, for example. The Bestop seats had been in the Jeep for more than twenty years—a good long run—but the Southwestern trails had mashed the padding down and worn the
When you take a vehicle out to do a little land speed racing, is all about the forces–as in drag and down force. Bill Lilley, along with Gary and Josh Meyers, had a few tricks up their sleeves to capture the down force they needed to get the most out of a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
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
Learn how to remove and install press-fit pulleys like you’ll find on your power steering pump, alternator, and air conditioning pump by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. The crew at Summit Racing uses a Lisle Power Steering Pump Puller and Installer to complete the job and offers a few useful safety tips and
So we were sitting around surfing the Net—er, um, doing some completely legit work-related Internet research—when we noticed the guys at MSN had compiled a list of the most-beautiful American cars of all time. So after we finished reading about Kim Kardashian’s “lavish” wedding dress and America’s top wine country destinations, we scrolled back to check out
Courtney Force raced to the landmark 100th victory by a female in NHRA history Sunday at the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. Spencer Massey (Top Fuel) and Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) also were winners of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. In her second attempt to earn the much sought after
In honor of Memorial Day, we’ve collected images of cars, trucks and project vehicles from members of the military. There aren’t enough ways to thank the men and women who serve their country, but a good old-fashioned “Thank you” is the best we know how. While we’re feeling grateful for the many sacrifices they make
Eight-time FIA Pro Stock champion Jimmy Alund announced a multi-race sponsorship with Summit Racing Equipment in pursuit of his historic ninth FIA Pro Stock championship. Alund filled in for Team Summit NHRA Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson in his Summit Racing Camaro for the first five races of the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
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