What would possess an automobile manufacturer to put a record player in a car? The American car owners’ passion for music, that’s what. Even before Chrysler experimented with its Highway Hi-Fi record system in the mid 1950s and early 1960s, driving and listening to music went together like hot rodders and hair grease. Soon, drivers were
The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro debuted for the 2016 model year. Although the 2016 Camaro closely resembles its fifth-generation brethren, a lighter, sleeker design has helped the new Camaro set new standards for power, speed, and handling. But that doesn’t mean the fifth-generation Camaro is dead. In fact, the fifth-generation Camaro movement may just be coming to
Transmission identification is a common issue among classic car enthusiasts. According to the Summit Racing technical department, it’s one of the most-asked-about topics when customers call for advice. We dedicated an entire post to the subject a couple years back, but the bottom line is you can identify common automatic transmissions by the shape and bolt pattern
They say everything is better in Texas. Judging by the amount of vehicles, activities, and people at the Dallas Autorama, we believe! This year’s show featured a MotoRama with traditional rods, customs, and motorcycles. There was also a Tuner Galleria for the sport compact crowd and a Lowrider Cruise-In for fans of all things low.
Progress, perhaps? Automotive and racing enthusiasts have voiced their feelings about the EPA’s proposed regulation to prohibit the conversion of on-road vehicles into race cars via this online petition and on forums and websites. At the very least, those dissenting voices against the proposal have been noticed. The EPA has now reopened public comment and is
What if your life had a soundtrack? What songs would be on it? More importantly, what car or truck would grace the cover? Maybe you’ve lived the fast and hard life and would opt for a big block Chevelle, HEMI Charger, or some other type of octane-swilling machine. Or maybe a lowered, late 50s Biscayne or Belair better matches
What’s worse than Karaoke night at the local pub? How about being stuck in a confined space for hours while your so-called “friends” sing over the radio at the top of their lungs? Yep — “best” roadtrip singalong song is a bit of a misnomer in our minds. Still, you can’t deny the tunes nominated for this category
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: Summit Racing Vehicle Tie-Down and Axle Strap Performance Combo Summit Racing offers an exclusive, all-in-one solution for securing
Seasoned car guys can often identify cars at first sight. But how many of us can easily ID a vehicle’s rear axle? It’s a handy skill to have for sure — especially when you’re scouring a junkyard for a replacement axle or evaluating a potential project vehicle. We’ve put together this visual guide to help you hone
There are many factors to consider when purchasing an alternator. Things like amperage, voltage, pulley ratio, and wiring all come into play. We’ve covered some of these topics in this earlier post; however, we still receive many questions about alternators from readers. So we teamed up with the tech experts at Summit Racing to get answers for some of
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