July 4th is a day to celebrate our freedoms and honor our founding fathers–guys like Washington, Jefferson, and Hancock. But since we have motor oil on the brain, we’ve got founding fathers of a different kind on our minds. Today, we’re examining the guys responsible for creating the iconic car brands we love. We’re talking about the true
Happy Fourth of July! Fly your flag, blow off your fireworks, and enjoy this OnAllCylinders tribute to American performance. It features some of our favorite rides we spotted during the past year–all sporting the red, white, and blue! ‘Murica! [portfolio_slideshow id=32326]
Dodge has announced that its 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat will deliver 707 horsepower. We’ll repeat that: 7-0-7. We were originally and conservatively told to expect around 600 horsepower, but Dodge has officially announced this week that the Hellcat will churn out 707 horsepower and a pavement-grinding 650 ft.-lbs. of torque. That makes it more powerful than
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. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
Cam swaps are one of the most common engine performance upgrades. Unfortunately, in GM’s Gen. III and Gen. IV LS engines, cam swaps come with an extra step or two thanks to the General’s fuel efficiency efforts (VVT and AFM). This video covers the steps you’ll need to take before upgrading to a larger aftermarket camshaft
What was the best ride at Super Summit 2014 (held last week at the Summit County Fairgrounds near Akron, OH)? You be the judge—literally. Since the cruise-in at Super Summit was a non-judged affair, we’re making you an honorary judge in the OnAllCylinders Super Summit Best of Show contest. Simply watch the OnAllCylinders and Summit Racing Facebook pages for the Top 10
To prevent your street machine, muscle car, or even your daily driver from overheating, it’s important to keep your cooling system running properly. We’ve compiled eight essential cooling system checks to help your ride survive the summer. Check the Coolant Level It goes without saying—you need the right amount of coolant in your cooling system
[portfolio_slideshow id=31993] Unique, one-of-a-kind hot rods don’t just grow on trees. Or do they? According to Paul Nervo Jr. of Erie, PA, it is possible to find a one-off custom hot rod on a tree—if you have the right vision. While a student at WyoTech in Wyoming, Nervo Jr. was taking a road trip through Utah when he
[portfolio_slideshow id=31814] Following high school graduation, most kids walk away with a diploma and the keys to their future. In the Brautigam family, the graduates get a diploma and the keys to a custom classic hot rod courtesy of dad, Bill Brautigam. A lifelong car enthusiast and all-around gearhead, Brautigam has opted to celebrate his two daughters’ high school
[portfolio_slideshow id=31823] After finishing up our own vacation and seeing the Hot Rod Power Tour roll through, we had been reminiscing a lot about road trips, and this 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood wagon caught our attention. As it turns out, it’s driven by Jim Grosso, manager of the Summit Racing Retail Store in Ohio. Offered from 1959-1961,
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