Mailbag: Tire Size, Gear Ratio & Stall Speed–and How They Relate
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re nailing down the right combination of tire size, gear ratio, and torque converter stall speed for a Pro Street Plymouth. C.C. Governors Island, NY Q: I am building a 1948 Pro Street Plymouth Club Coupe for weekend cruising and
Burt Reynolds’ 1977 ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Trans Am Fetches $450K
A replica 1977 Smokey and the Bandit Pontiac Trans Am owned by Burt Reynolds sold at auction for $450,000. According to auctioneer Julien’s Auctions, the car was used to promote the film but never actually appeared in the movie. It was given to Reynolds afterward. The Trans Am features a 6.6L, 400-cubic-inch V8 with a four-barrel
Gearhead Gift Guide (Part 2): Great Gift Ideas for Mopar Fans
Like the rarity of a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird or a 1968 Dodge HEMI Dart, there is something elusive about the perfect Christmas gift. Especially for guys. Especially for Mopar guys. Why is Dad so impossible to shop for? But deep within the recesses of the Internet lives a magical place whispered about in




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