Month: July

Lot Shots Find of the Week: LS6-Powered 1948 Chevrolet Pickup

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

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Parts Bin: Summit Racing Black Anodized Street & Strip Carburetor

Some people like shiny stuff under the hood. Others like oh-so-cool black. Now you can have a Summit Racing Street & Strip 600 CFM Carburetor with the traditional tumble-polished finish or the brand new black anodized finish. Either way, you’re getting a four-barrel vacuum secondary carburetor that provides great throttle response and power for most

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Video 101: Gas vs. Diesel Engines

In this introduction to gasoline versus diesel engines, this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of each type, how they are similar, and how they are not. Also, you will be introduced to potential upgrades and parts for diesel engines and gas engines. Check it out:

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Challenger Hellcat Track Video: How Does 707 HP Translate Into ETs?

We’re not questioning the power of the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat: 707 horsepower. But many still question its ultimate performance potential. Does its eight-speed automatic make maximum use of all that power? Can you expect low ETs or just loads of tire spin? And what about all those extra pounds the Challenger is known for? We

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Monday Mailbag: Emissions-Legal Explained

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re explaining the concept of emissions-legal. S.W. Frisco, TX Q: I recently got my hands on a 2010 Camaro and plan on making some performance modifications. When shopping around for potential upgrades, I noticed certain products are marked as “50-state-legal “or “California-legal.” Can you

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Our Favorite Driving Songs of All Time

It’s a rite of passage. Becoming a licensed driver. That time when it didn’t matter where you were going so long as you were going. Because you were driving. It didn’t matter if you were piloting the nicest car on the road—your parents’, probably!—or a 10-year-old 1986 Buick Regal. It wasn’t really about the car.

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Photo Gallery: Goodguys 2014 Columbus, OH

The Goodguys show is in full swing in Columbus, OH, and some OnAllCylinders contributors were there with their cameras capturing some of the amazing customs and hot rods on display. As always, we want to share them with you! [portfolio_slideshow id=32573]

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The Royal Treatment: See the Cars in LeBron James’ Garage

Sports Illustrated dubbed him “The Chosen One” and slapped him on the cover of its magazine when he was just 16. Just a kid. Just a kid from Akron, OH. Just a kid from Akron, OH who played his first-ever high school basketball game in the same town that some OnAllCylinders staffers now live. A

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Battery Maintenance Tips

Editor’s Note: This guest post is courtesy of the Car Care Council, which is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” program. Sooner or later, all car batteries must be replaced. Excessive heat and overcharging are the two main reasons for shortened battery life. Heat causes battery fluid

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