Month: December

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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