1970 HEMI ‘Cuda convertibles are rare. Only 14 of these highly collectible, sought-after cars were produced. When one comes up for sale or auction, you know there will be some serious dollars flying around. At this year’s Mecum’s Monterey Auction, for example, a buyer paid $2.25 million for one of the nine ’70 HEMI ‘Cuda convertibles fitted
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson died Monday from a head injury sustained in a freak accident Sunday at Pocono Raceway. He was 37. A piece of debris struck Wilson’s head during Sunday’s race following a crash by fellow IndyCar Series driver Sage Karam with 21 laps to go. Video of the incident appears to show the
Richie Crampton raced to his fourth Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday to close out a record-setting day of action at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Robert Hight in Funny Car, Erica Enders-Steven in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also winners of the penultimate regular season race in the
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining a double ignition setup. Q: I have a V8 engine with a single ignition system. For reliability concerns, a dual ignition system is needed. With single spark plugs per cylinder, is there any way a “backup” ignition system could
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: Summit Racing Custom AN Hose Assemblies Summit Racing now offers Custom AN Hose Assemblies featuring Summit Racing hose and
Federal government action to expand the National Wilderness Preservation System (which bans motorized vehicles) is threatening off-road enthusiasts’ ability to use public land and back-country trails they’ve enjoyed for decades, SEMA officials say. The trade association has long fought these legislative battles at the federal level on behalf of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts of all stripes.
I purchased a used hydraulic roller camshaft from a friend that was originally used in an LS1 engine. My buddy says it’s a mild cam that’s bigger than a stock LS6 version, but he didn’t have any more information. The end of the cam is stamped 3709/3711 HR 114 followed by CC and 7661-11. Can
When we start talking about some of our favorite cars, we can get very animated. That’s because many of our favorite rides come from the world of animation. These cartoon cars aren’t limited by pesky things like C.A.F.E standards, emission regulations, laws of gravity, or any semblance of reality. They can sometimes fly, talk, or transform into
Blown head gasket. Those three words can strike fear in car novices and seasoned gearheads alike. A blown head gasket can mean costly repairs if you farm out your mechanical work. It can mean a lot of time and elbow grease if you do your own wrenching. Blown head gaskets can be the result of
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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