The Chevrolet El Camino wasn’t the first American “coupe utility pickup” vehicle—the Ford Ranchero beat it by two years—but it’s probably the most famous. Is it a car? A truck? Who can tell? And does it even matter? The distinctive Elco has a look all its own. It has been featured in auto magazines and blogs,
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
Billet Specialties Win Lite Wheels provide a fresh, yet classic head-turning design featuring the contrast from an anodized black finish offset by brilliant precision machining. The end result are the newest lightweight wheels available. Billet Specialties offers them in both 15-inch and 17-inch options, as well as in both single- and double-bead-lock options. The company introduced them
It appears the Ford Mustang lineup will no longer include a V6 option beginning in model-year 2018, setting up the 2.3L EcoBoost as the entry-level option moving forward. Ford officials have declined to comment on the change, but according to several reports, all Ford Mustang body type codes for the 3.7L V6 come up invalid
Q: I have some questions about a torque converter for my engine combination. The car is a 1981 Malibu that weighs 3,500 pounds. It has a 388-cubic-inch small block with 11:1 forged pistons, Brodix Track One cylinder heads, Crane roller cam (260-degree/270-degree duration at .050-inch lift, .611-inch/.615-inch lift), a Holley 750 carburetor on a Weiand Team
Good news, Mopar fans! The folks at Edelbrock have joined the Gen. III HEMI party with the introduction of their Performer RPM cylinder heads for Chrysler’s Gen. III HEMI engines. And not a moment too soon. Up to this point, Gen. III HEMI owners were pretty much left to work with the factory castings, but Edelbrock’s
Following the rules is sometimes not as fun as not following them. But when discussing torque sequences and recommended torque specifications, vehicle owners will have a happier life by following the rules. Torque specifications vary by fastener brand, lubricants used, and other factors, but the correct head bolt torque sequence usually remains constant for each
To truly understand how carburetors work, you first have to know Daniel Bernoulli. Bernoulli was an 18th century scientist who discovered that pressure is inversely proportional to velocity. This principle, called Bernoulli’s Principle, was originally applied toward fluid dynamics (think fuel flow vs. fuel pressure), but it also pertains to airflow. Specifically, as air speed increases,
Once a year since 2011, Operation Appreciation has brought a taste of home to American troops stationed overseas. Sponsored by Summit Racing and Armed Forces Entertainment, Operation Appreciation sends some of motorsports’ best drivers to talk racing and cars with our servicemen and women. This year, Operation Appreciation returns to Kuwait to visit the troops
We’ve heard this story before. Tough times force a gearhead to get rid of his beloved muscle car for a more family-friendly version, and he immediately regrets the decision. Ron Anderson became part of that demographic a few years back. “I had the blue ’69 [Camaro] for almost 30 years and, with the help of Summit
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