David Fuller

Conventional wisdom used to say: “Drive your truck with the tailgate down and you’ll reduce drag and save gas. Better yet, just take it off and you’ll be lighter, too!” However, a study published through the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) seemed to prove that old conventional wisdom wrong. The study found that driving with

[portfolio_slideshow id=2890] Hot rod builder Denny Terzich is at it again. And once again, he’s bringing Summit Racing along for the ride. His latest project, a Pro Touring-style 1955 Chevy, is in full swing at Zimmerman Automotive and Terzich hopes to have the project, nicknamed Project X-Box, complete for this year’s SEMA Show. It features a

OnAllCylinders proudly presents a movie about a car that only runs on seven cylinders. Yeah…the irony isn’t lost on us. Editors from Hot Rod magazine drove an ailing El Camino 500 miles on seven cylinders, so they could swap out the engine in the parking lot of Summit Racing’s Sparks, NV store. We provided updates and

So you just A) bought a high performance engine; B) bolted some go-fast parts on your existing engine, or C) built a brand new engine. Now you’re chomping at the bit wondering how much power you’ll have under your right foot. There are three basic methods for measuring engine output: testing on an engine dyno,

You forgot again, didn’t you? Even after we tried to help you remember with our Mother’s Day Tune-Up post last week, you forgot about Mother’s Day this weekend. No worries, because we’ve put together a list of 10 car-oriented ways you can still surprise mom on Mother’s Day. Whether you prefer to spend money on a

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”         That’s a time-tested piece of fire fighting advice that also applies to things like our health, security, and yes—even your dirt bike! Routine dirt bike maintenance can prevent catastrophic mechanical failure, accidents and injuries, and costly repairs. In our case, an ounce of prevention consists

An aftermarket air intake is often the first performance upgrade people make to their vehicle—and for good reason. A high performance air intake kit delivers instant horsepower gains, enhanced throttle response, and sometimes even an increase in fuel economy. Best of all, it’s one of the easiest performance parts to install, requiring only basic hand

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re diagnosing unwelcome exhaust noise. From: R.C. • Dunnellon, FL Q: I’m having a problem with my 1979 Monte Carlo/406 project that I can’t figure out. I’ve driven the car for about 5,000 miles, and it’s developed

Supercars are like super models. They’re exotic, stunningly beautiful, fun to stare at—and completely unattainable for the everyman. That’s why Forbes magazine has once again dedicated an article to the 10 fastest cars that are affordable to the masses. Keep in mind, this is Forbes magazine, so “affordable” is defined as $50,000 or less. Your