Take a BMW E30, a GM LS engine, and hand it over to a to Smokey’s Dyno & Performance and there are a couple things you can expect. First is some top-notch work fitting the powerplant into the car and generating quite a bit of horsepower, about 560 horsepower to the rear wheels. The second thing
The goal is simple: Create a modern version of a 1955 Chevrolet. The road to achieving that goal? Well, that’s been anything but simple. In fact, car builder and ProRides owner Denny Terzich says his team has done well over 100 modifications (and counting) to this radical ’55 Chevy, which he’s nicknamed Project X-BOX. But
I want to install an electric fan in my ‘67 Mustang and I’ve been told that I have to use a relay to wire it properly. I hate to admit this, but I really don’t understand how relays work and why I need one. I know that I can’t just hook the fans to a
Banging gears with a manual transmission is fun—if your clutch is up to the abuse, that is. When it’s time to replace or upgrade your clutch, these two dozen tried and true clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel tech tips and tricks will come in mighty handy. Here’s the collection: Play Ball If your car
[portfolio_slideshow id=30618] Brian Kreuser is to Monday Night Cruise-Ins what Howard Cosell was to Monday Night Football. Except Brian tells the story through his camera. And also he doesn’t wear one of those ridiculous looking 1970s blazers to do it–at least not to our knowledge. The point is Brian was back at the Summit Racing Equipment
Most of us have a crazy uncle. You know the one—unsophisticated, loud, and little rough around the edges. And just a whole lot of fun. Robert Killian’s 2,000-horsepower 1928 Model A is that crazy uncle in automotive form. This one-of-a-kind “rat rod” still features its original paint, giving it that unrefined patina look. Inside, an 820-cubic-inch Ford engine
When I arrived at the Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama, I had full intentions of shooting pictures and video of the popular Autocross course. I never expected to participate. But that’s exactly what was proposed when another Summit Racing team member chatted with Brian Finch, co-founder of the American Street Car Series (ASCS). Katie, our
We’ve got the top 10, most liked and shared cars submitted by fans to Summit Racing’s Facebook page and Summit Racing’s handy new mobile app, and now we need everyone to vote on their favorite to determine the April winner. Last month’s winner was Jamie’s 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS. You can vote for your favorite in the comments
[portfolio_slideshow id=30566] “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and the SR-37 “Quest for 200 MPH on Batteries” Dragster Team traveled to the historic dragstrip at Bradenton Motorsports Park, FL to shake out the ultimate battery-electric (BEV) digger. This was the first full run test for Garlits and team. It was also the first opportunity since SEMA 2013
[portfolio_slideshow id=30545] Thinking about an engine swap? As you undoubtedly know, the General Motors LS family of engines is one of the most desired engines for swaps right now. Lightweight, afforadable, and abundant, LS engines can be found in everything from classic muscle cars to one-off custom hot rods. But we don’t need to tell
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