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Mailbag: Diagnosing Mopar Ignition Problems

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re tracking down some ignition box issues in a 1974 Plymouth Duster. W.S. Vienna, IL Q: Our 1974 Plymouth Duster has a 318 with an automatic transmission. The car is mechanically sound, but it will not run with the foreign-made ignition

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Lutz Wins! Final Hot Rod Drag Week Results Are In!

Larry Larson may have set a new street-legal world speed record, but Jeff Lutz earned the title of 2014 Hot Rod Drag Week champion in Unlimited class competition. By averaging 6.845 seconds and 212.13 miles-per-hour at the Drag Week’s five track stops, Lutz and his black 1957 Chevrolet Belair, “Evil Twin,” were able to edge out Doug

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