Photo Gallery: Random Rides from Day 1
[portfolio_slideshow id=25153] LAS VEGAS, NV. — Before you even make it inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, you find yourself being sidetracked by the show cars stationed outside. Like a blown motor peeking out from a under a hood, those rides are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the concept cars and one-off
Video: Installing a FAST EZ-EFI 2.0
Watch this excellent video to see Hot Rod‘s David Freiburger install a FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 on his 1970 Dodge Super Bee. Freiburger does a fantastic job presenting the information and explaining the choices he makes during installation. You should probably watch this regardless of whether you’re in the market for a new EFI system. Because it’s
SEMA Preview: Chevrolet Previews Performance-Oriented SEMA Concepts
Chevrolet previewed several performance-oriented concepts of some of the brand’s most popular passenger cars, including the Sonic and all-new Impala. The cars will debut at the SEMA Show, November 5-8, in Las Vegas. It’s the world’s largest convention of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. Chevrolet also showed a personalized version of the Malibu, which features
SEMA Preview: 2013 SEMA Show to Include New Feature Called “Dirt Theater”
The 2013 SEMA Show will include a new feature known as Dirt Theater. Located in the upper level of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall (Booth #37041), Dirt Theater features an exclusive powersports display boasting all-new and fully customized UTVs and race vehicles from Arctic Cat, can-am, John Deere, Kawasaki, Polaris, Yamaha and more.
SEMA Preview: Scorpion Racing Now Offers Endurance Series Shaft-Mount Rocker Arms
Take your rocker arms to the top level with more horsepower and reliability. Scorpion Endurance Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arms are made for the most demanding endurance racing applications. This system creates optimal valve train performance and geometry by accurately positioning the rocker arm over the valve centerline. The steel shaft functions as the
SEMA Preview: Champion Oil to Introduce 5 New Products at SEMA
Champion 75w-140 Racing Gear Lube The Champion Oil 75w-140 Synthetic Racing Gear Lube outperforms conventional gear oils by providing exceptional anti-wear characteristics and cold-flow properties. This new gear oil is designed to lubricate components with extreme-pressure additives that are more viscous than found in competitive fluids. While many racing and performance applications still use mineral
SEMA Preview: Hotchkis to Bring World’s Most Famous Car Chase Scene to Life at SEMA 2013
Hotchkis Sport Suspension will bring “Bullitt” to life at the 2013 SEMA Show to launch its all-new bolt-on suspension for 1964-70 Mustangs and adjustable performance shocks for Mopar, Ford, and GM muscle cars. A pro-touring tribute to McQueen’s most famous film ride will go wheel-to-wheel with actor Patrick Warburton’s bad in black Dodge Charger. New
SEMA Preview: Belltech Builds 5 Trucks for 2013 SEMA Show
In celebration of 30 fantastic years of lowering trucks around the world, Belltech has decided to undertake the massive project of 5 Trucks for the SEMA show. “We really wanted to give a shout out to all of the customers who have used our products to lower the best trucks in the business over the
Mailbag: 10 Important Considerations About Small Chevy Cylinder Heads (Part 1)
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a reader pick out the right cylinder heads for his small block Chevy engine. B.A. Smyrna, GA Q: I am thinking about getting a new set of of cylinder heads for the 400-cubic-inch small block in my
Jason Line Hoping to Overcome Hurdles in Pro Stock Championship Hunt at Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas
Pro Stock driver Jason Line had said again and again in recent months that he wouldn’t trade the silver Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro with anybody as he rode a wave of success that brought him all the way up to the #3 position, just 50 points back from the very top spot in the standings.




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