You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re discussing what you need to know when choosing a new camshaft. Q: I bought a rebuild kit for my stroker 383 Chevy. It’s .060-inch over (388 cubic inches) with TRW flat top pistons, 10:1 compression, and Brodix Track
Whether you’re looking to replace a tired old Ford engine, swap in a more powerful mill, or modernize your classic muscle car or street rod with a mod motor, there are plenty of options available. Ford Racing Performance Parts, Edelbrock, BluePrint, ATK, and Roush Performance all offer crate motors to meet your performance and/or budgetary
Just as a winch is severely limited in its capability without its accessory kit (tree strap, clevis, snatch block, etc.), a Cherokee is severely limited in its off-road capability without more ground clearance and traction-enhanced tires. Having worked with Skyjacker suspension systems before on Jeeps and Chevy trucks (for example, see our Project Master Kee
Where there’s smoke there’s usually fire. Let’s hope that’s true with the news surrounding the potential return of three iconic American automobile models. Barracuda According to multiple sources, the Barracuda may return as soon as 2019 under the Dodge umbrella. We’ve been hearing reports of the Barracuda’s return for quite some time; however, Motor Authority reported that a
The most dangerous time for any new or rebuilt engine is the initial startup. It’s imperative that all internal engine components are properly lubricated before firing up your engine for the first time. Dry starts can lead premature engine component wear, costly damage, and reduced engine life. That’s why companies like Summit Racing offer specialized
The era of the Humvee being used as U.S. soldiers’ primary combat vehicle is almost over. The U.S. Army this week awarded WI-based Oshkosh Corp. a $6.75 billion contract to build thousands of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (or JLTVs) to be used by both the Army and the U.S. Marine Corps. JLTVs offer both tank-like protection and
In early 1968 Craig Breedlove was hired by American Motors to show off the new AMX. Breedlove drove two specially prepared AMXs to the limit at a Goodyear test track outside of San Antonio, TX. When the dust settled, AMXs set over 90 USAC class C records and 16 new class B records, and impressions
Car or truck, Chevy or Ford, we’re all fans of dogs (well, except for you cat fans). Today, we celebrate our love for our canine friends during the 11th Annual National Dog Day. Our dogs have long been our companions during car rides and car repairs. Heck, we even buy products to make our dogs’ rides
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
The starting MSRP for the sixth-generation Camaro? $26,695. That’s the price for a base 1LT Camaro equipped with either the turbocharged 2.0L or 3.6L V6. If you want the V8-powered Camaro SS, you’re looking at a starting price of $37,295. Overall, the base price for the 2016 Camaro is about $2,000 more than than the 2015
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