The crew at Ford SVT continues to refine an unnamed performance version of the 2016 Ford Mustang, which an Automobile photographer caught on camera driving around the mean streets of Michigan. This first high-performance version of the sixth-generation Mustang introduces wider rear fenders and a variety of vents and scoops that differentiate it from the standard
Learn how to identify particular LS engine blocks in five easy steps by watching the latest Summit Racing Quick Flicks video! Properly identifying the generation of your engine block is the first step in any LS engine swap project and will help you hone in on the parts and engine-related tools you will need to compete
[portfolio_slideshow id=31735] Tony Lombardi’s supercharged 1930 Model A Ford from Niles, OH won the Goodguys 2014 Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year award last weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The criteria is unique in that it’s the only major Goodguys Top 12 award which requires participants to drive on a 100-mile reliability run as
Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon won his first race of the season Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Tommy Johnson Jr. in Funny Car and Erica Enders-Stevens in Pro Stock also were winners in their respective categories at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Bristol Dragway.
With summer temperatures heating up, it’s as important as ever to pay attention to your vehicle’s belts. In this post, Brian Wheeler, marketing manager at Dayco Products, shares some secrets to properly checking your belts. One of the most overlooked maintenance items on vehicles is the serpentine belt. About 20 percent of all vehicles on
Join in the fun and the savings at Summit Racing Equipment Super Summit 2014! Just like last year, we combined Super Summit and TruckFest for one HUGE two-day event running Friday, June 20th from 2pm to 9pm and Saturday, June 21st from 9am to 5pm at the Summit County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking is FREE both days!
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, Al will show you how to replace spark plugs in late-model F-150 pickup trucks with modular engines. Because standard spark plug sockets won’t fit properly, the risk of breaking a spark plug is higher without knowing what to watch for. Particularly tricky is reaching the #4 and #8
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping looking at oil pressure fluctuation and whether it could mean potential problems. D.M. Peoria, IL Q: I have a 1974 Chevy 350 four-bolt engine I have rebuilt for a project car. I had the machine work done by a
Chevrolet released the power output numbers for the 2015 Corvette Z06, delighting fans of Corvettes, horsepower and all things that go fast with numbers exceeding the car maker’s earlier estimates. The new Z06—powered by a supercharged LT4 engine—will make 650 horsepower and 650 foot-pounds of torque. That’s more power than the previous Corvette generation’s ZR1.
With the longer days and warm weather, it’s time to pack up the hot rod and take a little road trip. Whether you find yourself venturing a little farther from home, or you’re planning extended road trip in a classic vehicle (think Hot Rod Power Tour), Summit Racing has put together a few items you might consider taking along. Watch Dave
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