Month: July

Ford Crank Guide: How to Choose the Right Ford Crankshaft for Your Blue Oval

Whether it’s an old-school Windsor block, vintage FE, or modern modular motor, your Ford engine is only as strong as its crankshaft. Without a good, strong crankshaft, your high performance Ford engine can experience a complete and total meltdown. That’s why it’s important that you match your crankshaft to your specific application and performance expectations. Whether

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All-Wheel-Drive ’32 Ford QuadraDeuce to be Sold at Auction

Summit Racing’s QuadraDeuce—the world’s first all-wheel-drive 1932 roadster which the company built in 1995—is for sale at auction at eBay Motors. The auction went live July 30 and will run through August 9. Troy Trepanier, owner of Manteno, IL-based Rad Rides by Troy, reworked the innovative ’32 Ford in 2000. The QuadraDeuce is powered by an all-aluminum 406 cubic-inch

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Tire Math: Calculating the Effects of Tire Diameter on Final Drive Ratio

Thinking about changing the size of your tires? You’re not alone—people run larger wheels and tires for aesthetic purposes. We’ve also seen guys reduce the overall size of their tires for various reasons. However, there are some serious consequences to any changes to tire diameter. Tire diameter, along with rear-axle gearing, plays a role in the

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1972 Plymouth Fury III

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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Diesel Colorado Power, Torque, Towing Capacity (and Yes, Pricing) Revealed

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax debuted yesterday, and General Motors is hoping the diesel truck will give the already-popular Colorado line an edge over Toyota’s midsize rig, the Tacoma. They’re also hoping that by offering the 2.8L Duramax for only the LT and Z71 crew cab models, the diesel-powered Colorado will prove to be a viable midsize alternative to the full-size

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Dodge to Double Production of Challenger and Charger Hellcats for 2016

The 2015 Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat models were a massive hit with consumers. They were so popular that Dodge couldn’t keep up with demand. So Dodge officials have a plan. For 2016, Dodge will produce twice as many of the desired Hellcat machines. You can read the official press release here: AUBURN HILLS, MI. — Dodge will soon

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Video: Quick Tips for Installing a New Transmission

If you’re installing, or planning to install, a new transmission, it might be wise to check out this quick video from TCI Automotive (via parent company COMP Cams) which provides valuable installation tips for the job. The first piece of advice? DON’T throw away that instruction manual like we all tend to do for everything

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Mailbag: Diagnosing Excessive Coolant Temperatures

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers— the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing high coolant temperatures at highway speeds. R.L.  Derry, NH Q. I have a 1988 GMC K-1500 four-wheel-drive pickup. It has a 5.0L V8 and a five-speed transmission. The only major option is air conditioning. I have added

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