We’d venture to say nearly everybody has washed and waxed their own vehicle at some point. If you’re new to the hot rodding or car show scene, though, you may not be familiar with the benefits of clay as a detailing item. The clay bar is a time-honored detailing tool used by seasoned hot rodders to
Unless you’ve been living in a bubble, you’re probably aware that comedian Jerry Seinfeld loves cars — and coffee. What you may not have known is that Seinfeld has an affinity for Porsches. Apparently, that affinity is limited only by the amount of space the actor/comedian has to store them. To make room in his car collection, Seinfeld
Q: I’m changing the valve seals on my 1973 Camaro. The cylinder heads are on the engine, and the engine is in the car. I’m using compressed air to hold the valves closed. Also, the Camaro has an automatic transmission. How do I keep the engine from rotating? A: This can be done by using an engine-rotating tool and
By taking a non-descript 2013 Camaro SS and adding some budget-friendly performance and appearance products, Summit Racing is aiming to illustrate the hot rodding potential of the fifth-generation Camaro. We summed up the idea behind the build in the first installment of our Fifth-Gen. Frenzy series: With the introduction of the new generation Camaro and six model years of Gen
And, we’re back. Spring is in the air, and other than drive around with the windows down, filling out tournament brackets is at the top of our I Want To Do That lists. So that’s what we’re doing, and you’re invited to join us. What college basketball has ingrained in our culture, we’ve brought
I recently bought an EZ-EFI throttle body fuel injection system from FAST for my ’70 Buick Skylark. I installed it according to the instructions and it started and ran pretty good for the first few days. I’ve noticed now that the engine runs very rich and it’s starting to load up the spark plugs. I’ve
Ohio is a drag racing hotbed. The state is home to many aftermarket equipment manufacturers, several drag racing venues, and the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket parts: Summit Racing. It’s no wonder Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is strongly opposed to the latest EPA proposal to prohibit the conversion of street vehicles into dedicated race cars. DeWine recently
The so-called “Second City” takes a backseat to no one. On the Summit Racing Show Car Series, Chicago, along with Detroit, is arguably the biggest stop of the indoor show season. It’s where the ISCA Grand Champion is announced and home to prestigious awards like the Legacy Cup. The show attracts hundreds of hot rods and trucks
Jeep introduced a series of new concept vehicle models for the 50th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT, and as usual, there were some fantastic head-turning, and gee-whiz designs. The Jeep Trailcat concept is a Wrangler powered by a 707-horsepower Hellcat engine. The Jeep Shortcut looks a lot like the classic CJ5. The Jeep Comanche
After another long winter, there’s no doubt you’re ready to get out and race. But what about your race vehicle and equipment? Has your chassis received its required certifications, if needed? Does it need to be re-certified? Does your bellhousing, transmission shields, and other safety equipment meet the proper SFI specifications. To help make
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