IHRA 2017 Changes Include TV & Live-Streaming Deal, 1-Year Suspension of Pro Racing, and New Sportsman Nat’l Champ
The International Hot Rod Association will announce a new television deal in early 2017, is suspending U.S. pro-series point racing until 2018, and is introducing a new national sportsman championship with larger payouts as part of its ongoing changes to position itself for long-term success. IHRA’s parent company, West Palm Beach, FL-based IRG Sports +
Stocking Stuff: 9 Cool Stocking Stuffers for Automotive Enthusiasts
Congratulations, overachiever — your Christmas shopping is finished! Or is it? If you’re like us, the stocking stuffers tend to be an afterthought. Luckily they don’t have to look like they were an afterthought this year, because we’ve assembled a list of thoughtful stocking-stuffer ideas for the mechanical-minded. Read, shop, and commence stuffing with these Christmas stocking goodies: Scrapyard
Mailbag: The Importance of Matching Camshaft and Cylinder Head Size
Q: I own a 1986 Camaro. I recently installed a 1969 327 and a Turbo 400 transmission. The engine has cast pistons, a Weiand Stealth intake manifold, a 278/288-degree camshaft, and the heads off the car’s old 305. The engine is strong, but I would like to get more power out of it. I want to use
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Choosing an Optimal Camshaft and Ignition Timing for Double Hump Heads
This is directed to Jeff Smith – great article on ignition timing. I have a few questions. My problem is I can’t seem to get the timing right with either the initial or top end total and my engine is slow to start. I have a ‘67 Camaro with a 327 with double hump heads running stainless steel
Jeep Tech: Video Guide to Superchips 3571 Flashcal Tuner for Jeeps
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most upgraded and accessorized vehicles on the planet. If you’ve made aftermarket upgrades to your Wrangler, we’re guessing you’ll want to take full advantage of them. Things like larger tires, bigger gears, and lift kits, necessitate some adjustments to your Jeep’s factory computer settings, so Superchips developed the 3571
Cavitation Explanation: What is Fuel Pump Cavitation — and How Can You Avoid It?
What is cavitation? You’ve probably seen the term thrown around in reference to fuel system components, but do you really understand what it is and why it’s bad? According to FUELAB, it’s the single most common failure in high-flow fuel systems and warrants a closer look. What does cavitation mean? What causes cavitation? What are symptoms of cavitation? FUELAB’s
Infographic: Guide to Diagnosing Common Starting Problems
It can be incredibly frustrating when your vehicle won’t start. It can be even more frustrating trying to figure out why. Morris Rosenthal created a diagnostic flow chart to help people troubleshoot the possibilities. We found it, liked it, tweaked it, and are now sharing this infographic with you. Your very own swear-word-reducing, stress-relieving roadmap to
Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1930 Ford Model A
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
Video: ATI Overdrive Pulleys for LT4 and Hellcat Engines
Check out the latest overdrive pulleys released by ATI Performance Products by watching the video below. ATI released 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-percent overdrive pulleys for the GM LT4 (the punchy supercharged engine introduced for the 2015 Z06 Corvette) as well as a 10-percent overdrive damper for Dodge’s Hellcat engines, and introduced them to the
Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Cool Gifts for Kids Who Like Cars (and Bubbling Things, and Zombies)
When some of us were kids, our moms and dads would buy and wrap our presents and put them under the Christmas tree before Thanksgiving dinner was fully digested. Overachievers, our parents. Fast-forward to today. Even though we’re parents who grew up with moms and dads setting good examples for us regarding the holidays, maybe




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