Editor’s Note: Real-World Powerplants is a recurring series that profiles engines and engine builds by everyday high performance enthusiasts—hot rod hobbyists with DIY work ethics and real-world budgets. Mopar’s 318 small-block engine is the ultimate sleeper engine. One of the most common Mopar V8s of all-time, the 318 is reliable, affordable, and readily available. Since most 318s
[portfolio_slideshow id=30874] Muscle cars, monster trucks, and motorcycles get all the glory, but sometimes the coolest cruisers are hiding in plain sight. And by that, we mean in your garage, or storage shed, or under a blue tarp in the back yard. We’re talkin’ lawn tractors—like this 1968 International Harvester Cub Cadet Model 72. For
[portfolio_slideshow id=30852] Gear reduction mini starters are common in the hot rod world, where high compression engines need all the help they can get to light off. Those of us with 4x4s can also benefit from gear reduction mini starters–even if we are not running 15:1 compression and race fuel. To illustrate, we recently added
OK, Thursday. We’ll play along. We’re jumping on the Throwback Thursday bandwagon with some vintage photos and literature, starting with this 1920s-era carburetor brochure a friend found in his grandfather’s basement. We love the highly detailed, exploded view of the float-style carburetor. The Toledo, OH-based company was well known for its float-style and diaphragm-style carburetors,
[portfolio_slideshow id=30800] Brian Kreuser was up to his old tricks Monday night at the Summit Racing Equipment Retail Super Store in McDonough, GA to bring us images from the weekly Monday Night Cruise-In. As usual, Brian captures details with his camera that the rest of us miss. That’s why we recommend you start with the slideshow above and then
Diagnosing starter problems is tricky. Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video to learn about some common causes for automotive starter problems, including wiring, solenoids, and starter engagement. Check it out.
Twenty years is a long time to wait for a car; however if it is the right car, twenty years is worth the wait. That is exactly what Dan Tartabini did for this 1967 Chevy Chevelle, and we agree it was worth the wait. Once Dan was able to work out a deal to buy
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping to diagnose some fuel level and oil pressure gauge troubles. W.K. Lucama, NC Q: I own a 1950 Ford F-1 pickup with Flathead V8 engine. I have changed the truck over to a 12-volt electrical system, and put a
[portfolio_slideshow id=30707] Jane Thewes and her son Matt always bonded over cars. When Matt Thewes was growing up in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood, the single mom would take her only son to car shows and stereo competitions. After Matt joined the military and wanted to purchase a car, she co-signed on a 1986 Mustang GT. And even when the two were separated by
Without a doubt, most car advice comes from dad. But once in a while, we find moms with 110-octane and motor oil coursing through their veins. And once in a while these high-horsepower moms provide the kind of automotive (life?) advice that stays with us forever. In honor of Mother’s Day, our friends running Summit
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