I just finished replacing the clutch in my ’72 Nova and put the Hurst shifter back on my Muncie four-speed but when I drove the car, something is definitely wrong. When I shift from Second to Third, the rpm drops way down – much more than it should. But then when I shift from Third
Autocross is sometimes referred to as the tri-athelon of the auto world. So how do you power a 3,250-pound car around the twists and turns of an Autocross track? According to Al Noe, Chief Product Officer at Summit Racing Equipment, it takes a balance of horsepower, handling, stopping power–and patience. Noe, who is an avid
It’s time to take a summer road trip. No matter where the road might be taking you, it’s important that you stock your vehicle with the necessities to make the trip successful. It’s doubly important when you’re hitting the road in a classic or vintage vehicle that has already seen its share of miles. Once you’ve changed
EDITOR’S NOTE: What are the top high performance automotive parts of all time? Or in this case, what are the Top 20 most iconic parts that changed hot rodding? We’re talking total game-changers in the annals of our hobby. We asked a panel of OnAllCylinders staffers, longtime automotive journalists, and veteran members of the Summit Racing technical and
Summit Racing’s McDonough, GA Retail Store is well known for its weekly Monday Night Cruise-Ins each summer. This week’s was a little extra special. The regular cruise-in was accompanied by a free concert by Hot Rod Walt and the Psycho-DeVilles to go along with its “rat rods and old school” theme. Of course, a few
[portfolio_slideshow id=43546] The heat generated from stop-and-go-driving, racing, and towing can kill engines. A well-designed electric cooling fan is critical to prevent engine overheating—a good fan will provide the airflow needed to dissipate excess engine heat with the least impact on horsepower and fuel economy. Without airflow, a radiator is not much more than a
Nearly three months after Jeremy Clarkson was fired from BBC’s Top Gear, the show has announced Clarkson’s replacement. Car enthusiast Chris Evans, host of BBC Radio 2’s Chris Evans Breakfast Show, has signed a three-year deal to become the new host of the long-running TV show, according to the Top Gear website. Now the question becomes who
Having ignition problems? Learn how to test a starter solenoid by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Using a multimeter and a spare wire, this video will show you how to check resistance ohms between your ignition switch and ground, and how to check and troubleshoot other functions of your starter. This video also reminds
What are the top high performance automotive parts of all time? Answering that is a tall order. People have been hot rodding vehicles for 100 years (give or take a decade). During that time, there have been incredible innovations that have transformed the way our vehicles look, perform, and sound. And now we’re expected to narrow several
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re looking at ways to fix a hard-shifting transmission. J.W. Niagara Falls, NY Q: I have discovered that the shifting characteristics of my TCI Turbo 350 Street Fighter transmission are not what I want for my daily driver. Specifically, downshifts at highway
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