The guys at SKJ Customs in St. George, UT aren’t messing around. Since we last updated you on the Summit Racing/Factory Five MK4 project about two weeks ago–back when bodywork and engine assembly were in full swing–the project has been fully assembled and painted. You can look back at our original Factory Five Mk4 post to get details on the
[portfolio_slideshow id=5605] The Summit Racing Retail Super Store in Tallmadge, OH has been open for 10 years. And for 10 years, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits’ Swamp Rat 32 dragster has greeted customers from its familiar spot suspended above the show floor. Last week, the Summit Racing landmark packed its parachute (OK, it was already packed) and
[portfolio_slideshow id=5639] What does high performance sound like? Depending on the muffler, the sound of high performance can be anything from a low, throaty growl to an ear-splitting roar—and everything in between. The ideal muffler will deliver just the right growl, roar, or rumble to back up your vehicle’s performance and appearance. That’s why it’s
Here at OnAllCylinders, we dabble in photography. At Braun Photographics, they live and breathe it. Owner Marc Braun shoots many of Summit Racing’s famous catalog covers, along with other automotive-related promotional material for the performance parts giant, and he stopped by Super Summit 2012 to capture the scene. He shared many of his favorite show
Has Mazda done enough to convince you? We know for some, the name Miata is synonymous with phrases like midlife crisis or—gasp, “chick car.” Their words, not ours. Truth is Mazda has been strong on the sports car racing circuit for quite some time, and the MX-5 has rightfully earned adoration among the sports car crowd.
Ah, the carburetor. For some guys, it’s a symbol of American automotive performance…a genuine hot rodder’s answer to the “evils” of modern fuel injection. For others, it’s a source of great intimidation and frustration. But it doesn’t have to be. With help from the tech experts at Summit Racing, we’re sharing some typical cures to
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a reader overhaul his Rat motor for street/strip performance. G.T. • Keaau, HI Q: I have 1973 454 big block Chevy. It has 8.5:1 compression, stock oval port cylinder heads, a Crane PowerMax camshaft, an Edelbrock Performer
Few things can make a kid go from happy to sad more quickly than these three words: “batteries not included.” After all, the latest electronic toy or gadget is useless without fresh batteries—and that’s why you’d never give an electronic gift without a good set of batteries, right? Right? The same principle applies to your
[portfolio_slideshow id=4882] Check out hundreds of photos from Super Summit, which took place at Summit Racing world headquarters in Ohio. Meanwhile, half a world away… We thought this would be a great time to do a total 180 and show you what’s happening on the opposite side of the world from America’s Heartland—down under in Australia.
If the rotating assembly is the heart and soul of your engine, then the camshaft is the brain. The camshaft controls the movement of the entire valvetrain. The right cam will produce excellent power right where you want it, maintain good drivability, create decent vacuum for power brakes, and even deliver the loping idle you
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