Q: I have a question about a 1966 Mustang with a 289 V8. I have rebuilt the engine and replaced the stock heads with a set of 1968 302 heads rebuilt by a local machine shop. I replaced the cam with one whose specs match the ones recommended by Edelbrock for use with its Performer
“Electric cooling fans are the way to go for freeing up horsepower and for keeping your engine cool at all driving speeds,” says four-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson. In this short tech tip video from Summit Racing and Powerblock TV, Anderson will explain how CFMs determine whether a large single fan can be
(Image/NHRA) Top Fuel’s Tony Schumacher sprinted to victory on Labor Day at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Matt Hagan in Funny Car, Chris McGaha in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle, were also winners in their respective categories at the final regular season race of the
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
Learn why stainless steel brake lines provide a firmer pedal feel and durability, while rubber brake lines will help you keep costs down and speed up brake line inspection. Car owners commonly upgrade to stainless steel brake lines from factory-style rubber brake lines. There are three primary reasons: Looks – stainless steel brake lines provide
Q: I am converting my rear suspension to a coil-over system, and I see spring options vary by the weight of the car. What is the most cost-effective way to determine the weight of my car? A: Many towns have a public scale you can use to weigh your car. If a public scale is not available,
PRESS RELEASE COURTESY OF SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT: Summit Racing Equipment, the world’s largest direct marketer of performance automotive parts and accessories, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Distribution Center and Retail Super Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Summit Racing customers in most of Texas and adjacent states will enjoy one-day delivery
The two most common types of automotive brake systems are drum brakes and disc brakes. Drum brakes have been stopping vehicles for much longer than disc brakes, but as horsepower and vehicle speeds grew in the 1960s and ’70s, the need for more stopping power prompted automakers to transition more toward disc braking. Disc brake
Q: I have a 1984 Cutlass with a Chevy 350, flat top pistons, stock cylinder heads, .448-inch lift cam (350 horsepower grind), Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with a Performer 600 cfm carburetor, MSD 6A ignition, headers, and a dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers. The rear-end is a stock 7.5-inch GM 10-bolt with 2.42 gears. I
Brittany Force collected her third Wally of 2016 after winning Top Fuel Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, MN. (Image/Autoweek) Brittany Force raced to her third career victory in Top Fuel Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Del Worsham in Funny Car, Drew Skillman in Pro Stock,
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