Month: August

Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1952 Ford Customline Gasser

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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The Dodge Challenger T/A and Dodge Charger Daytona are Back

This is like seeing old Spock and new Spock on screen at the same time. Except, way cooler. (Image/Car and Driver) You’re not dreaming, Mopar fans. The Dodge Challenger T/A and Dodge Charger Daytona are really back, and everyone taking part of the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, MI this week will be among the

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Heirloom Torino: Randy Walker’s 1969 Ford Torino GT

When you build a car that “wakes the neighbors,” you put yourself in a tricky position. You certainly want your high performance car to sound like one, and testing and tuning are important. However, not everyone is a fan of the gentle purr of open headers on a Sunday morning, and you might soon become

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Mailbag: Ford Cleveland 2V vs. 4V Cylinder Heads

Q: I’ve found that many of the best intake choices for the Ford 351C are for the engine with 4V cylinder heads. What is the biggest difference between the 2V and 4V heads? I know the valves in the 4V heads are bigger, but what other differences are there? Can the 2V head be machined to 4V

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A Quick Guide to Diagnosing 10 Common Steering Issues

Sloppy steering giving you fits? Before you curse your steering system, you need to pinpoint the actual cause of problem. Poor steering may actually be the result of suspension system issues, worn tires, or other non-steering system inadequacies. Then again, maybe it is your steering system. Bottom line is, you need to track down the root

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Turbos 101: Examining the Fundamentals of Turbocharging

In the United States, OEMs are turning to turbocharging as a method to downsize engine displacement and increase fuel economy. At the other end of the spectrum, those in charge of developing high performance and racing engines are targeting turbocharging for substantial power gains. The OEM’s regard GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) as a key enabler

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Fuel Pump Tech: Brushed vs. Brushless DC Motors

If you’ve ever been in the market for a new fuel pump, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about “brushed” and “brushless motors.” But hearing about them and knowing about them are two separate things, so the guys at FUELAB put together an informative article on the topic. As a leader in fuel system technology and

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Photo Gallery: Flexing Some Muscle at Hot August Nights in Reno

RENO, NV — Hot August Nights has come and gone. Street rods, customs, and vintage trucks were out in mass quantities at this year’s 30th anniversary show thanks to the beautiful weather and full slate of events. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t share some of the incredible muscle cars from the 2016 show. More than

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