Hose-End How-To: How to Assemble Cutter-Style Hose Ends
There have been plenty of articles penned on how to assemble AN hose (and hose ends). The process is pretty straightforward. Get it wrong and you’ll have a leaky fitting. Get it right and you’ll have a good-looking and equally functional component. In between, you can mar the fittings, leave unsightly (and potentially faulty) gaps, and generally
Buyer’s Guide: “Car Guy” Gifts for Men
It’s the same thing every year. He already owns everything he wants or needs and can afford to have. That means you have to find something awesome that he doesn’t know he wants or needs. Dads. Husbands. Brothers. Sons. Grandpas. Boyfriends. Uncles. Bosses. Friends. Coaches. Co-workers. Teachers. Cousins. Neighbors. The Taco Bell drive-thru guy. You
Legislative Alert: New Law Legalizes Sale of Turn-Key Replica Vehicles
Thinking about buying a replica car like the ones sold by Factory Five and others? That used to mean purchasing a replica car kit, putting it all together, and then procuring and installing your own powertrain. But a new federal law will make it possible to buy a complete turn-key replica car from your favorite replica car
Photo Gallery: Largest S550 Mustang Meetup
There was a stampede on I-75 just south of Atlanta on Sunday. Ninety-seven S550 Mustangs from the Atlanta S550 Club gathered at Summit Racing Equipment in McDonough, GA and then made a 25-mile cruise up I-75 to The Varsity, a legendary drive-in restaurant in Atlanta. The gathering is believed to be the biggest congregation of sixth-generation Mustangs to date. Check out
Video: An In-Depth Look at Summit Racing LS Harmonic Balancers
Watch this video and learn the ins and outs of Summit Racing Street & Strip® Bracket Racer SFI Harmonic Dampers for LS engine applications. These particular harmonic balancers were designed with bracket racers in mind. They are constructed from carbon steel, have been tested up to 12,500 rpm, and are 18.1 SFI-rated which will pass tech inspection at virtually
Mailbag: Quick Guide to Electrical System Grounding
Q: Electrical is not my strong suit, but the time has come for me to complete the wiring on my latest project. Electrical systems can be extremely complex, but are there any basic tips you can share to get me going in the right direction? I am particularly concerned about establishing a good, solid ground to avoid any
Operation Appreciation 2015 (Day 5): Greg Anderson Wraps Up Another Unforgettable Visit With the Troops
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait – For several years, Summit Racing Equipment has sponsored a very special trip overseas for a fortunate group of championship drivers. Operation Appreciation has proved to be a very meaningful experience for Summit Racing Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line, Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle riders
Operation Appreciation 2015 (Day 4): Krawiec Sees Value in Visiting Installations Both Large and Small
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait – Four days in the desert of Kuwait have gone by in a flurry as drivers participating in Operation Appreciation have hopped from military installation to military installation, greeting troops and getting the run-down on daily life on-station. The experiences they have collected in this short span of time are beyond ones
Operation Appreciation 2015 (Day 3): Dan Runte Impressed by Kindness, Enthusiasm of Troops
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait – Day Three of Operation Appreciation was packed full as the drivers participating in Summit Racing’s annual trip overseas to visit the troops toured Al Jaber, home base for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kuwait. The group was warmly received by the many men and women on temporary duty at the
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Cam Size and Its Role in Torque Converter Selection
I have a ’69 Chevy C-10 pickup with a 383 stroker small-block and a TH350 transmission. We recently put a bigger hydraulic lifter cam and headers on the engine to make a little more power. Before, the cam was really mild and idled like a stocker. The rest of the engine is Vortec iron heads,




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