Very First Challenger SRT Hellcat Goes for $825,000 at Auction!

How much would you pay for 707 horsepower? Dodge thinks you should shell out around 60 grand—the base price for its new 700-horse Challenger SRT Hellcat. What about the very first 707-horse SRT Hellcat with VIN #0001? Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, paid $825,000 for the first Hellcat at a recent auction in Las Vegas. That’s nearly 14 times

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Ford Racing Takes the 2015 Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost Into the 12s!

That’s right—the engineers over at Ford Racing did some experimenting with three new 2015 Mustangs. And in this case, the 2.3L Ecoboost model stole the show. While V8 die-hards are undoubtedly more interested in Ford Racing’s two GTs—a naturally aspirated version that clocked 11.77 seconds, and a supercharged version that hit 10.97—the four-cylinder EcoBoost exceeded everyone’s

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Top 8 Model Years in Hot Rod History (#2): 1970

What is the best year ever for cars and why? We put that question to the performance-minded people on Summit Racing’s Facebook page. Using their answers as a foundation, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 8 years in automotive hot rodding and performance history. Why? Because it’s fun to make lists. And it’s even more

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Motown Lowdown: Bringing LS Power to Your Vintage Chevy with the Motown LS Block

Gen I small block Chevy components are abundant and affordable. Gen III/IV LS cylinder heads and cam designs are high-flowing and offer great power potential. So World Products decided to offer the Chevrolet enthusiasts the best of both worlds–an LS block that accepts affordable Gen I components and powerful Gen III/IV heads and cams. That makes the

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NASCAR’s Tony Stewart Will Not Face Criminal Charges in Accident

A grand jury in Ontario County, NY has decided not to bring criminal charges against NASCAR driver Tony Stewart, according to the New York Times. The grand jury heard testimony regarding the accident from more than two dozen witnesses this week. Stewart’s race car struck and killed 20-year-old Kevin Ward Jr. at a Sprint Car race

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Top 8 Model Years in Hot Rod History (#4): 1964

What is the best year ever for cars and why? We put that question to the performance-minded people on Summit Racing’s Facebook page. Using their answers as a foundation, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 8 years in automotive hot rodding and performance history. Why? Because it’s fun to make lists. And it’s even more

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Video 101: Basic Guide to LS Engine Swap Tuning

In case you’ve missed any of our series of QuickFlicks videos on LS engine swaps, we’ve covered how to choose a camshaft, intake manifold, and cylinder heads for your swap. That begs the question: How do you get all of those aftermarket parts working together in harmony? That’s where good tuning comes into play. If you’re planning

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Top 8 Model Years in Hot Rod History (#6): 2014

What is the best year ever for cars and why? We put that question to the performance-minded people on Summit Racing’s Facebook page. Using their answers as a foundation, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 8 years in automotive hot rodding and performance history. Why? Because it’s fun to make lists. And it’s even more

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Top 8 Model Years in Hot Rod History (#8): 1932

What is the best year ever for cars and why? We put that question to the performance-minded people on Summit Racing’s Facebook page. Using their answers as a foundation, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 8 years in automotive hot rodding and performance history. Why? Because it’s fun to make lists. And it’s even more

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Mailbag: Diagnosing Mopar Ignition Problems

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re tracking down some ignition box issues in a 1974 Plymouth Duster. W.S. Vienna, IL Q: Our 1974 Plymouth Duster has a 318 with an automatic transmission. The car is mechanically sound, but it will not run with the foreign-made ignition

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