Carburetor Basics 101: A Quick Overview of Primary and Secondary Barrels for Street or Race Applications
There is much to consider when choosing a carburetor for your vehicle. Airflow, choke style, and even the physical height of your carburetor will come into play. But what about the barrels? How do they work? And what type of secondaries do you want? Here are the basics you need to know about primary and
Photo Gallery: Great Cars and Trucks from Super Summit 2017
NORWALK, OH. — There were more vehicles at Super Summit 2017 than we could realistically photograph. So, we appreciate that Jason Liss, our friend and OnAllCylinders contributor, tried. Super Summit is an annual two-day automotive event featuring cruise-ins, dragstrip fun runs, autocross competition, BIGFOOT® monster trucks (and the cars they crush), a Manufacturer’s Midway full
Video: Comparing H-Pipe vs. X-Pipe Exhaust Systems and Which to Choose
H-pipe vs. X-pipe? Which crossover exhaust system design is better? That depends, but we’re going to try to help you make the best choice. Where does the H-pipe or X-pipe go in your exhaust system? You always want to place the H-pipe or X-pipe as far upstream as possible because of the science behind how
A Salute to Vic Edelbrock Jr. — From Industry Leaders Who Knew Him Best
Vic Edelbrock Jr., legend, icon, and friend of automotive enthusiasts everywhere, passed away June 9. He was 80. Summit Racing and Edelbrock have a strong relationship going back to 1968. Vic was not only a supplier of performance parts, he was a great friend to many at Summit Racing. “Vic was a great guy who
Analyst Predicts Used-Car Prices Will Fall 25-50% Over Next Few Years
It’s news that may not appeal to automakers, dealerships or anyone looking to sell a vehicle, but if one well-respected analyst is correct, we’re on the cusp of an awesome buyer’s market for used vehicles that could present the perfect opportunity to get into a car or truck on your wish list. Morgan Stanley equity
Video: A Quick Overview of Timing Sets
There are four basic types of timing sets, and each have different pros and cons attached to them. The timing set that will work best for you is largely dependent on your particular vehicle application. In today’s video, COMP Cams’ Brandon Flannery will give you an overview of each type to help you choose the
Video: ‘The Grand Tour’ Co-Host Richard Hammond Survives Fiery Crash While Filming
If you haven’t heard, Richard Hammond (of Top Gear fame) narrowly escaped a fiery wreck over the weekend that occured with him behind the wheel of an electric supercar while filming an upcoming episode of Amazon’s The Grand Tour in Switzerland. Hammond lost control on a hairy left turn after completing the Hemburg Hill Climb, and the car
Mailbag: Understanding Shock-Damping Ratios for Dual-Purpose Street and Drag Cars
Q: I have a 1967 Camaro Rally Sport that is about 85-percent completed. The car will be a street machine with some occasional drag racing at the local track. My question has to do with shocks. I would like to know how to interpret shock ratios (90/10, 60/40, etc.). What do the numbers stand for,
NHRA Wrap-Up: Anderson Wins #8 at Englishtown; Torrence, Beckman & Savoie Also Victorious
Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson earned his second win of 2017 Sunday at the 48th annual NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. Steve Torrence in Top Fuel, Jack Beckman in Funny Car, and Jerry Savoie in Pro Stock Motorcycle, were also winners in their respective categories at the
Super Summit 2017 Afternoon Photo Gallery
NORWALK, OH–From classic trucks to customs, muscle cars, restored street machines, wagons, late-model performance cars, and more—Super Summit 2017 has something for everyone. Here’s just a small sampling of cars and rigs that spent Saturday at Summit Motorsports Park. [portfolio_slideshow id=65129]




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