Month: August

Unconventional Weapons: Remington (Yes, that Remington!) Adds Wheels and Off-Roading Gear to its Arsenal

As companies go, you can’t get much more American than Remington. Remington has been manufacturing firearms and ammunition in the United States since 1816—nearly 200 years! It’s the only U.S. company that produces both firearms and ammunition domestically and is currently the largest U.S. producer of shotguns and rifles. Remington’s reach also extends beyond the U.S. borders where its

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Video: A Closer Look at Tanks Inc. Fuel Tank Kits

If you are interested in replacing or retrofitting a fuel tank, there are a variety of issues you’re likely to encounter. In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will hear and see how fuel tank kits from Tanks Inc. eliminate many of those issues and might make a smart choice for your project. Aftermarket fuel

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This Day in History: The Electric Starter Patented 100 Years Ago

The electric starter is officially a centenarian. On Aug. 17, 1915, Charles Kettering was issued a patent for his “engine-starting device”—the first automotive electric starter. Kettering, co-founder of Dayton Engineering Laboratories Co. (or DELCO), was tasked with developing the new starter by Cadillac in 1911. Prior to electric starters, drivers used iron hand cranks to fire their

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Ride Guides: A Quick Guide to Identifying 1970-74 Dodge Challengers

One of the most popular Mopar platforms ever, the 1970-74 Dodge Challengers (and their E-body brethren, the Plymouth Barracuda) represent the tail end of the Muscle Car Era and remain a favorite of muscle car enthusiasts everywhere. Despite earning a “sad face grille” nickname from 1972-74 because of the shape of the nose, in our

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Mailbag: Tracking Down Potential Charging System Issues

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re troubleshooting a weak charging system. J.W. Dix Hills, NY Q: I own a 1969 Ford Bronco which I am rebuilding to near race standards. I have completely rewired the truck and have come across a snag. For some reason I cannot

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Vote Now in the 2nd Annual OnAllCylinders Readers’ Choice Awards

The OnAllCylinders Readers’ Choice Awards are back! Let the teens have their Teen Choice Awards. The ESPYs? Leave those for the jocks. The OnAllCylinders Readers’ Choice Awards are for gearheads like you. Once again, you have an opportunity to vote for winners in several different categories—categories you may actually care about! We’re talking best engine, best

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2011 Chevy Camaro Exhaust System Buyer’s Guide

More air in means more air out — and more horsepower for your 2011 Gen5 Camaro. You have a lot of options when choosing a Camaro exhaust system. You can go for stainless steel or aluminized steel. There are several sizes of exhaust tube diameter (learn more about choosing exhaust tube diameter here). A lot of aftermarket manufacturers have

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Color Scheme: The Top 10 Most Iconic Factory Paint Colors of All Time

Dodge announced earlier this week that is was offering its popular Plum Crazy purple as a color option for all of its Challenger and Charger trim packages. It got us to thinking about some of the most iconic automotive factory muscle car/performance car colors of all time. There have been a lot of great ones, and opinions on

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Working 4 to 5: How to Convert a 1979-93 Mustang Four-Lug to Five-Lug

If you own a 1979-93 Mustang or Mustang GT, you understand the limitations of the Fox-body Mustang’s four-lug hubs. Four-lug underpinnings limit your choice of aftermarket wheels and certainly tire size. We’re doing a four- to five-lug conversion on a 1986 Mustang GT convertible at Modern Driveline just outside of Boise, ID, and we’re going to show

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