Standard cab or regular cab? Aren’t those two things the same? And what’s the difference between a Quad Cab, SuperCab, and Mega Cab? Vehicle manufacturers use different names to denote their cab style and bed lengths. What’s one man’s Crew Cab is another man’s SuperCrew. It can be confusing, especially when trying to find aftermarket parts
Thinking about buying a replica car like the ones sold by Factory Five and others? That used to mean purchasing a replica car kit, putting it all together, and then procuring and installing your own powertrain. But a new federal law will make it possible to buy a complete turn-key replica car from your favorite replica car
There was a stampede on I-75 just south of Atlanta on Sunday. Ninety-seven S550 Mustangs from the Atlanta S550 Club gathered at Summit Racing Equipment in McDonough, GA and then made a 25-mile cruise up I-75 to The Varsity, a legendary drive-in restaurant in Atlanta. The gathering is believed to be the biggest congregation of sixth-generation Mustangs to date. Check out
A parking lot is 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 Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
The ethanol debate has created strong feelings on both sides. Ethanol backers claim it’s a clean-burning, renewable fuel; detractors cite studies that corn-based ethanol is actually worse for the environment due to its carbon footprint. And hot rodders? You can see some of our concerns about mandated ethanol by reading this article published last year. So what’s
Plymouth is an important part of American history. Plymouth is an important part of automotive history. As you give thanks and remember those Pilgrims that landed in Plymouth, MA almost 400 years ago, we’re going to spend some time celebrating the other Plymouth. The one that gave us the Roadrunner and helped introduce us to the 426 HEMI
The venerable carburetor is arguably the most recognizable hot rod part. That’s because the carburetor has been the crowned jewel of some of the most revered small blocks, big blocks, HEMIs, and six-cylinders to ever grace our street rods, muscle cars, and vintage haulers. As the centerpiece of old-style fuel systems found on the majority of engines before the mid-1980s, the carburetor plays an
A good car or truck cover is essential for winter storage. For many of us, though, the need for good vehicle covers extends beyond the winter months. We’re looking to protect our rides from spring pollen, summer sunshine, fall leaves (and falling acorns). And we may not have the garage or garage space to provide
It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on Tom Tharp’s Project Thunderbolt LS3 Miata build. Since finishing the car back in June, Tharp has been racking up the miles to break in the Miata’s Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 crate engine. This included a trip through the world famous “Tail of The Dragon” in Deals
The weather’s getting colder in many parts of the country, and the amount of car shows left are dwindling. With less shows to look forward to this year, we’re glad to look back at cars from earlier shows. The Chrysler Carlisle Nationals is one of them. The Chrysler Carlisle Nationals is a huge gathering of—you guessed
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