Month: January

Photo Gallery: Cincinnati Cavalcade of Customs

The 55th annual Cavalcade of Customs took place in Cincinnati over the weekend. Part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series indoor circuit, the show attracted some of the finest cars, trucks, nostalgia race cars, and motorcycles around. We put together this huge photo gallery from the Queen City with help from photographer Daniel Fortuna. Check

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2017 F-150 Raptor to Shed Weight, Gain EcoBoost

According to reports out of Detroit, where the North American International Auto Show is taking place, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will be getting a boost—as in EcoBoost. The truck will feature a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine that will reportedly make more power than the current model’s 6.2L V8, which puts out 411 horsepower and

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Mailbag: Diagnosing Potential Transmission Valve Body Issues

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re having a closer look at problematic transmission. D.S. Lakeworth, FL Q: I have a Turbo 350 transmission connected to a 10-inch converter (3,300-3,500 stall). In the water box at the track, the car shifts fine. When I go down the

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Parts Bin: Bubba Rope Gator-Jaw Soft Shackle

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: Bubba Rope Gator-Jaw Soft Shackle Bubba Rope has figured out a way to replace traditional steel shackles used

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Ron Pratte Collection Poised to Fetch $50M+ at Barrett-Jackson Auction

Legendary car collector Ron Pratte—who built most of his amazing collection through winning bids at Barrett-Jackson auctions—will sell off his entire collection of 142 vehicles and about 1,500 pieces of auto memorabilia at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in Arizona, beginning January 10. The entire collection could fetch more than $50 million, auction officials said. Pratte’s

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Automakers Show Off New Tech Features at CES 2015

Automakers—10, to be exact—used the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV this week to show off auto-tech innovations for 2015 and beyond. Vehicle manufacturers continued to innovate the technological capabilities of our daily drivers, pushing toward a future where cars drive and park themselves and accept our commands through voice or hand

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Vote Now! The Top Fan Rides of 2014!

As Matthew McConaughey states in his now-famous confusing Lincoln commercials, “sometimes you’ve gotta go back.” In this case, we want to honor the top cars and trucks of 2014. But not just any vehicles – your vehicles. You posted your rides to Summit Racing’s Facebook page and mobile app throughout the year, and each month

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The Great LS7 Wiggle Test: How to Check Valve Guide Wear on the LS7

[portfolio_slideshow id=37343] As the powerplant of choice for the 2006-2013 Corvette Z06 and 2014-2015 Camaro Z/28, GM’s LS7 is a 427-cubic-inch, 500-plus horsepower monster. It was the first production engine to use forged titanium connecting rods and titanium intake valves, and the only production V8 built by GM with fully CNC’d heads and a 7,100

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