ProCharger 101: Inside a ProCharger Centrifugal Supercharger
Centrifugal superchargers have been around since the 1950s, but they’ve exploded in popularity over the last 20 years or so. Centrifugal superchargers are available for a wide range of vehicle applications — from race cars to street-driven vehicles to trucks — and manufacturers have continued to refine the technology and design of the popular power adders. ProCharger
Working Man’s Race Car (Part 2): Tips for Getting a Parts Sponsorship for Your Race Car
Editor’s Note: Back in February we posted Part One of Dr. John O’Connor’s story about his latest race car, a 1995 Mustang GTS that will compete in NHRA Super Street. In this installment, Dr. John gives you an overview on getting sponsorship for a car—what to do, what not to do, and what a sponsor
Congressman Tim Ryan Visits Summit Racing to Express Support for Racers
TALLMADGE, OH — Congressman Tim Ryan (D – OH13) visited Summit Racing Equipment’s headquarters in Tallmadge, OH Monday to express his support for racers and the RPM Act. Ryan, U.S. Representative for the 13th District of Ohio, is a co-sponsor of H.R. 4715, also known as the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act).
Ride Guides: A Quick Guide to Identifying 1962-74 Chevy Novas
The iconic Chevrolet model we’re umbrella-labeling as the Nova was technically the Chevy II for its first seven years, with the Nova name included only on the vehicle line’s top trim package from 1962 to 1968. The unambiguously named Chevy Nova showed up to rock faces in 1969 with the Nova SS, and rock faces it did with
Ford Begins Taking Owner Applications for the First 500 Ford GT Supercars
Want a legitimate chance to own the all-new Ford GT supercar? You can begin the process today (April 13, 2016). And let’s just say that process involves more than heading to the nearest Ford dealership and seeing what kind of trade you can get for the ol’ Corolla. To own one of the 500 Ford GTs made over the next
Video: How to Install a FiTech EFI System
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new aftermarket part capture the attention and interest of so many performance enthusiasts. But that’s been the story of FiTech Fuel Injection since bursting on the scene with high performance throttle body EFI systems priced similarly to carburetors and setting new standards for ease of installation. First,
Fifth-Gen. Frenzy (Part 3): Installing a Chevrolet Performance Z/28 Suspension Package on a 2013 Camaro
It wasn’t possible to get a fifth-generation Camaro Z/28 until 2014, but Chevrolet Performance has now made it possible to bring Z/28 handling to your 2010-13 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The Chevrolet Performance Z/28 Suspension Package brings together many of the track-capable components of the 2015 Camaro Z/28 and offers them in a relatively easy-to-install kit made to
Destination Atlanta: 11 Must-See Attractions at this Weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama!
The weather reports predict sunny skies and warm temperatures this weekend in Atlanta. It’s the ideal forecast for taking in a car show, hitting the autocross, or heading to a swap meet — or all of the above. You can do any any and all of those things (and much more) at the 3rd Annual Summit Racing
Bob Vandergriff Retires, Shelving NHRA Top Fuelers Pritchett, Connolly
NHRA team owner Bob Vandergriff announced his retirement unexpectedly Monday, leaving Top Fuel drivers Dave Connolly and Leah Pritchett without rides in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series. Bob Vandergriff Racing (BVR) is out of business, and all employees have been let go, according to an NHRA report. “I’ve been considering retirement for a
Mailbag: Could Your Engine’s Power Loss Be a Sign of a Poor Cooling System?
Q: I own a 1966 Chevy Biscayne with a 468-cubic-inch big block Chevy engine. It has 12:1 compression, Crane 298-degree duration cam, oval port cylinder heads, 926 cfm Holley double pumper on a Holley Strip Dominator intake, and an HEI distributor with an MSD ignition. The transmission is a Turbo 400 with a 3,500 stall TCI




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