Ranking The Most Iconic Aftermarket Brands: #5 Cragar

Iconic — adj. \ī-ˈkä-nik\ — widely recognized and well-established; acknowledged for distinctive excellence What are the most iconic brands in the automotive performance aftermarket? We thought about that for a while and collected votes from thousands of hot rodders and performance enthusiasts on Summit Racing’s Facebook and Instagram in search of the answers. The word “iconic” may mean different things to different people, but

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Infographic: Engine Noises and What They Could Mean

New engines aren’t cheap. And rebuilds can be costly and downright time-consuming. It’s no wonder unfamiliar sounds from our engine compartments can cause immediate concern. Seriously, anything except “vroom,” “roar,” and perhaps the whine of a supercharger are completely unacceptable. The key is figuring out the source of odd-ball sounds, so you can address any potential problems

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Video: Guide to Eaton and Detroit Locker Differentials

Eaton and Detroit Locker are among the biggest names in the world of high performance differential carriers. Now owned by Eaton, Detroit Locker is practically synonymous with locking differentials. And the word “Positraction” is actually a reference to the original limited-slip differentials produced by Eaton for U.S. OEMs. The question is, which Eaton or Detroit Locker differential

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Ranking The Most Iconic Aftermarket Brands: #7 Mopar

Iconic — adj. \ī-ˈkä-nik\ — widely recognized and well-established; acknowledged for distinctive excellence What are the most iconic brands in the automotive performance aftermarket? We thought about that for a while and collected votes from thousands of hot rodders and performance enthusiasts on Summit Racing’s Facebook and Instagram in search of the answers. Here is your

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Ranking The Most Iconic Aftermarket Brands: #9 Crane Cams

Iconic — adj. \ī-ˈkä-nik\ — widely recognized and well-established; acknowledged for distinctive excellence What are the most iconic brands in the automotive performance aftermarket? We thought about that for a while and collected votes from thousands of hot rodders and performance enthusiasts on Summit Racing’s Facebook and Instagram in search of the answers. Here is your

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Suspension Lift and Leveling Kits: How to Decide What’s Right for You!

Lift or leveling kits are often among the first modifications made to a pickup truck. Yet, there’s still confusion among aftermarket consumers regarding body lifts, suspension lifts, and leveling kits. We’ve already tackled the difference between body lifts and suspension lifts in this earlier post. Now, we’ll look closely at how lift kits differ from leveling kits, and review

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Parts Bin: Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake System for 2016-17 Camaro SS

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: Roto-Fab put eight months of development into this cold air intake system for the 2016-17 Camaro SS — and

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Quick Guide to Choosing the Right Race Ramps Car Ramp

It seems like the basic car ramp has been around since the dawn of time—or at least the dawn of the wheel! Race Ramps has simply built on that tried-and-true ramp design and applied it to the needs of today’s DIY mechanics and motorsports enthusiasts. Race Ramps service ramps provide a convenient, sturdy, safe alternative to jack

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Update: Newly Reintroduced RPM Act Needs Your Support Again!

In 2016, the motorsports community scored a big victory to protect Americans’ right to transform street vehicles into dedicated race cars. The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act of 2016 was instrumental in drawing attention to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed regulation banning the conversion of street-driven vehicles into competition-only race cars. Concerned citizens sent

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