Month: December

Operation Appreciation 2014: The Mission Begins!

It’s that time again! For over a decade, Summit Racing Equipment has been involved in “Operation Appreciation,”—taking racers overseas to meet and visit with the U.S. troops stationed there. This year is no different, with an all-star returning cast of champions that includes Greg Anderson, Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec, Jason Line and Dan Runte. Each year they have

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Quick Test: Dyno Testing Dorman’s LS6 Intake Manifold

[portfolio_slideshow id=36528] Ask and you shall receive, LS fanatics. You’ve continued to express a strong demand for the old GM LS6 intake manifold. That’s because the one-piece Nylon intake has always been a quick and dirty upgrade that could bring an instant 15-plus horsepower gain to a hot-rodded LS1. Unfortunately, GM recently stopped producing LS6 intakes—and

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James Bond’s New Aston Martin DB10 in “SPECTRE” Unveiled

Car buffs and James Bond enthusiasts worldwide are buzzing about the automotive star of the new 007 film—SPECTRE. The film’s director Sam Mendes unveiled the new Aston Martin DB10 at a live event at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom today. According to CAR Magazine, Aston has confirmed that the DB10 was developed specifically for

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New Mustang Overtakes Camaro As Top-Selling Pony Car in November

OK—it’s only one month. But it was a good first month for the new Ford Mustang. After the first full month of sales, the 2015 Ford Mustang has reclaimed the title of America’s top-selling pony car. According to Autoblog and TheDetroitBureau.com, Ford Motor Co. moved 8,728 Mustangs in November, up 62 percent from November 2013. Last month was

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Photo Gallery: Houston AutoRama Magnificent 7 Finalists

The Houston AutoRama attracts a crowd of impressive hot rods and trucks. Judges at the show had the daunting task of picking seven favorites from the crowd. These “The Magnificent 7,” as they are called, are the finalists for the annual Millwinders Award. As we told you over the weekend, Don and Caroyln Smith’s ’32 Ford took

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Video: JBA Performance Exhaust Headers Built for Power AND Legality

Watch Pertronix’s top research and development officials explain how JBA Performance Exhaust headers are built to to maximize power and performance while meeting the strict emissions standards of California and other states that are beginning to enforce stricter emissions laws. There are 13 states with emissions restrictions that are impacting vehicle owners and performance enthusiasts. Because

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Mailbag: Aluminum vs. Copper-Brass Radiators

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking about examining aftermarket radiator options. V.R. Fort Wayne, IN Q: I have a 1967 Impala SS with a V8 engine and the original radiator. I ran it recently and the water temperature went up to 185 degrees F. I’m thinking

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