Is there a cheap way to increase compression on my small block Chevy? I have a 350 small block with iron heads. I don’t know much about the engine because it came in the car. The previous owner said it was rebuilt and has a cam but he couldn’t remember the specs. The other parts
Few things bring smiles to the faces of hot rod enthusiasts like rowing through the gears of a manual-equipped car. Many folks still prefer the simple joy of stick shift driving over the hands-free convenience of the automatic transmission. And nothing’s going to change their minds—except for maybe a cranky clutch. Of course, most people won’t let a
Tire tread wear comes in many forms. The wear pattern on your tires may be normal or it could be the result of an underlying issue. For example, you may be over-inflating your tires or your tire pressure could be too low. Or, perhaps your vehicle could use an alignment. A quick visual inspection using the
The so-called Road to the Final Four is about to get chewed up. You voted some of the most ground-pounding, asphalt-eating American V8 production engines of all time into our Muscle Car Match-Ups round of eight. Chevy, Ford, Mopar, Pontiac, and Buick are all represented. Just about everyone is happy—except maybe the EPA and the noise police. But
Kevin Tetz is a certified auto body repair man, TV personality, and creator of the video series Paintucation. Tetz recently put together a series of short tech videos in conjunction with Summit Racing to share some of his paint and body secrets. Okay, they’re not exactly secrets, but the videos will show you the right way to align
CLEVELAND, OH — It’s a 1941 Ford pickup. Kind of. It’s hard to explain because the only vehicles in the world that are anything like it are also entirely one-of-a-kind. Just like “Mirage.” Why the name? “It’s not what it seems,” said owner Richard Broyles, in a recent interview at the 2017 Piston Powered Auto-Rama where
The Summit Racing Show Car Series rolled into the Twin Cities last weekend. This year’s show marked the 50th anniversary of the Minneapolis World of Wheels, and the event brought out plenty of hot rods, muscle cars, and trucks to celebrate. Check out our massive gallery below for a little flavor from the event. [portfolio_slideshow
Q: I own a 1966 Pontiac Lemans with a 1970 400-cubic-inch engine, a two-speed automatic, and an open rear axle. I recently rebuilt the engine to stock specs, adding a Crane cam (290-degree advertised duration, .454-inch lift), an Edelbrock Performer intake, and a 600 cfm Holley. When I punch the gas pedal from a standing
Tony Schumacher raced his way to the Top Fuel victory Sunday at the 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. John Force in Funny Car, Shane Gray in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also winners in their respective categories at the third of 24 events on the
CLEVELAND, OH — Do you love engines? Stupid question, right? Of course you do! That’s why you filled out your bracket in the 2017 Muscle Car Match-Ups (Engine Edition), and why you want to see some of the most potent, powerful engines at the 2017 Summit Racing Equipment Piston Powered Auto-Rama! The show runs all
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