Cleveland AutoRama Quick Feature: 1970 ‘Scramjet’ Camaro

[portfolio_slideshow id=41540] Say hi to the Scramjet. It’s a 1970 Chevrolet Camaro that can be largely operated from a smartphone mobile app. What? Exactly. It’s essentially a remote control custom Camaro concept. “To drive the Scramjet with a cellphone, the driver accesses the app set aside for the car. The screen then offers several options,

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Video: How to Install an Aeromotive Stealth Fuel Tank

Most people don’t give a lot of thought to swapping out a fuel tank. According to Aeromotive, though, you shouldn’t think of it as just a fuel tank swap, but a fuel system upgrade.  And with the Aeromotive Stealth Fuel Tank, it really is an upgrade. The Aeromotive Stealth Fuel Tank is a custom design

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Mailbag: 8 Causes of Camshaft Failure and How To Prevent Them

The Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing common causes of camshaft failure and what you can do to prevent it.  Q: What causes a camshaft to fail? A: We’ve gotten that question (or something very similar) a lot. We’ve also heard a lot of questions about camshaft installation and break-in procedure. Since

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Video: How to Idle Your Vehicle Properly

There is much debate on how to warm up your car properly. Should you let your vehicle idle for an extended period or can you just get in and go? It depends on who you ask. No matter which school of thought you believe, there are a few steps everyone must take to warm up their

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Mailbag: Mass Airflow Sensor Calibration vs. Fuel Injector Size

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re discussing calibrating MAF sensors for your fuel injector size. J.S. Franklin, TN Q: I have a 1994 Mustang GT equipped with a manual transmission. I want to upgrade my mass airflow sensor now that I have a cold air intake

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Beckman, Brown, Morgan and Hines Win at Four-Wide Nats

Jack Beckman ended a 54-race winless streak by racing to the Funny Car victory Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Antron Brown in Top Fuel, Larry Morgan in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle also were winners at the unique event that features NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series

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The 2015 Ford Mustang Buyer’s Guide

So you bought a new Mustang. Let’s make it go faster, handle better, and look even more awesome. We have assembled the following buyer’s guide for owners interested in the early performance upgrades available for the 2015 Ford Mustang. As always, please remember to check your local and state laws for emissions standards when considering

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Dueling Photo Galleries: Salt Lake City vs. Winnipeg World of Wheels

It’s two for the price of one. Our friends at AutoRama/Cavalcade of Customs sent along a batch of images from Salt Lake City World of Wheels, and our own Al DiVencenzo headed north and brought back some photos from Winnipeg. Salt Lake City World of Wheels [portfolio_slideshow id=41099]     Winnipeg World of Wheels [portfolio_slideshow

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Jeep Unveils New Easter Safari Concepts in Moab

Jeep unveiled several new concept vehicles Thursday that will participate in the 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT. Among those is the Jeep Chief concept, which everyone correctly fell in love with. The Chief design calls to mind the original Jeep Cherokee from the 1970s, though it’s built on the Wrangler platform. It

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