From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: Gennie Shifter earned its chops making shifters to fit modern automatic transmissions in early street rods, 1940s and
Quickly, what does a Porsche 911 and a 1961 Pontiac Tempest have in common? If you said “they both have a transaxle,” then you probably read the headline of this article. In most cases, a transaxle is a single unit that houses both the transmission and the axle assembly—simple to describe, but mechanically complex. Think
Demons and Hellcats—no, they’re not mythical beasts— but modern Mopars with diabolical horsepower available right now, right off the dealer lot. You can trace the DNA of these high-performance monsters directly back to 1965 and the Dodge Coronet A990. Built for speed and not much else, the lightweight, limited-edition B-body reigned supreme on the drag
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) has been around for decades, but plenty of hot-rodders remain spooked by the systems: “There are wires running everywhere.” “You need dozens of sensors.” “There are a bunch of multifarious black boxes looking after top-secret duties.” “They cost a fortune.” “You must be a computer hacker to make the thing run
[Editor’s Note: This LS1 engine upgrade guide is the first in a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing. The LS1 engine is a Gen III 5.7L aluminum-block V8 car engine that first appeared in the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. The LS6—introduced for the 2001 Chevy Corvette Z06—is
(Updated 1/11/18 with new images) About the 2019 Jeep Scrambler JT Jeep fans have been clamoring for another Wrangler-based pickup since the beloved CJ-8 Scrambler ceased production in 1985. Now, with the all-new Wrangler JL, it looks like Jeep is finally going to deliver. As of now, the 2019 Jeep Scrambler is slated to begin
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 Wednesday, we often share a notable parking lot find—another benefit of being Powered by
A driveshaft safety loop is an essential part of any high-performance front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle. In fact, many tracks and race sanctioning bodies require one once you reach a certain speed/elapsed time threshold, or if you’re running specific tire types (e.g. slicks). Basically, what a driveshaft loop does is keep your driveshaft from whipping out of
A cranky carburetor can lead to a number of problems—excessive fuel consumption, rough idle, hard starting, and more. We covered some of these issues in our Carb Detective and Carb Checklist posts. While a more-accurate diagnosis of carburetor issues may require more time, tools, and patience, there are few simple, quick tests that will help you
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re helping a reader find low-end power in a rebuilt 1970 Olds Cutlass. Q: A friend and I are rebuilding a 1970 Olds Cutlass. It has a 350 engine with 111,000 miles, and
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