Make Some Noise: Optimizing Your Turbo with a Cat-Back Exhaust and Cold Air Intake
[portfolio_slideshow id=32498] As cool as a lumpy camshaft may sound, nothing beats the noises that a turbocharged car makes. From the whistle of the turbo spooling up to the blow-off valve venting to the distinctly muffled exhaust note, there’s nothing like it anywhere else. Best of all, it’s extremely easy to amplify these sounds just
Braking News: Installing a Summit Racing Rear Disc Brake Conversion
[portfolio_slideshow id=32476] Drum brakes have their place—just not on any kind of performance car that’s driven with enthusiasm. In our experience, drum brakes are good for one and perhaps two aggressive stomps on the brake pedal from speed and then, like Douglas MacArthur’s old soldier, they just fade away. That’s why Summit Racing offers an
Photo Gallery: Summit Racing Monday Night Cruise-In (6/30/14)
[portfolio_slideshow id=32445] Because we like photo galleries of beautiful cars, and because Brian Kreuser takes outstanding photographs, we wanted to rewind for a minute and share this gallery of vehicles from a recent Monday Night Cruise-In at the Summit Racing Equipment Retail Super Store in McDonough, GA. As usual, Brian captures details with his camera that the rest
Video: How to Choose an Intake Manifold for Your LS Engine Swap
Learn how to choose the best intake manifold for your LS engine swap by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Your cylinder heads‘ intake port style, as well as whether your engine is carbureted or fuel-injected, will affect your decision. Watch the video now so you can make the best choice for your your
Top 10 Facebook Fan Rides of June…Vote Now for Your Favorite!
New month. New top 10. Once again, we’re featuring the top 10 most liked and shared vehicles submitted by fans to the Summit Racing Facebook page, Twitter account, and mobile app. And we want you to decide on the best. Vote now for the top Facebook ride of June in the comments section below or via Summit Racing’s social media accounts. Alfonso’s
Mailbag: Tips for Building a Boat Motor
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping a reader build a couple of small blocks for his powerboat. B.J. Terre Haute, IN Q: I’m going to build a pair of engines for my 41-foot powerboat. Big blocks are too heavy and take up too much space,
NHRA Wrap-Up: J. Force, Brown, Enders-Stevens and Hines Win in Norwalk
NHRA Funny Car icon John Force raced to his 140th career victory Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Erica Enders-Stevens (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. Force claimed
Parts Bin: New Wheels, Gauges & Engine Packages
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: U.S. Wheel Stealth Crawler Wheels in Camo Green and Desert Sand Who says off-road wheels have to be
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Founding Fathers (of American Automobiles)?
July 4th is a day to celebrate our freedoms and honor our founding fathers–guys like Washington, Jefferson, and Hancock. But since we have motor oil on the brain, we’ve got founding fathers of a different kind on our minds. Today, we’re examining the guys responsible for creating the iconic car brands we love. We’re talking about the true
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: What is Horsepower (Really) and How is it Quantified?
We measure speed in miles per hour and torque in pounds for every foot of leverage, but what the heck is a “horsepower” and how is it quantified? Is it really the power of a horse? What would that horse be doing and for how long? I’m having a problem with this for years and




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