Monday Mailbag: How Connecting Rod Length Relates to Supercharger Performance

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re prepping an engine for optimal supercharger performance. A.C. Barranquitas, PR Q: I have a 1977 Chevy Nova. It is primarily for drag racing, though I do run it on the street occasionally. I want to build a 383 small block

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Photo Gallery: Summit Racing Equipment Monday Night Cruise-In (5/12/14)

[portfolio_slideshow id=30800] Brian Kreuser was up to his old tricks Monday night at the Summit Racing Equipment Retail Super Store in McDonough, GA to bring us images from the weekly Monday Night Cruise-In. As usual, Brian captures details with his camera that the rest of us miss. That’s why we recommend you start with the slideshow above and then

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Mailbag: Troubleshooting Fuel Level Gauge Problems

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping to diagnose some fuel level and oil pressure gauge troubles. W.K. Lucama, NC Q: I own a 1950 Ford F-1 pickup with Flathead V8 engine. I have changed the truck over to a 12-volt electrical system, and put a

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Project GMW Video Update: Running at the Ohio Mile

Take a BMW E30, a GM LS engine, and hand it over to a to Smokey’s Dyno & Performance and there are a couple things you can expect. First is some top-notch work fitting the powerplant into the car and generating quite a bit of horsepower, about 560 horsepower to the rear wheels. The second thing

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Update: Garlits Sets Electric Vehicle Quarter-Mile Record at Bradenton

[portfolio_slideshow id=30566] “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and the SR-37 “Quest for 200 MPH on Batteries” Dragster Team traveled to the historic dragstrip at Bradenton Motorsports Park, FL to shake out the ultimate battery-electric (BEV) digger. This was the first full run test for Garlits and team. It was also the first opportunity since SEMA 2013

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Photo Gallery: Atlanta Motorama Classic Muscle

Our cameras were busy at this past weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama at Atlanta Motor Speedway, capturing the sights and sounds of the two-day event. We mined our photo collection for some classic muscle cars we spotted at the show. We found these to share with you. And we hope you like them as

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Video: Headers vs. Exhaust Manifolds

Learn the difference between aftermarket headers and exhaust manifolds by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. There are performance advantages to both aftermarket exhaust headers as well as exhaust manifolds. You can find out what they are by clicking that play button.

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Ford Flathead V8: The Original Hot Rod Engine

Before the Chevy small block engine became a popular engine platform for hot rodders, the Ford Flathead V8 ruled the streets, drag strips, and the dry lake beds. Looking into the long history of the modified Flathead, you can’t help but run across the Edelbrock name a few times. So, we reached out to Smitty

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Atlanta Motorama Gallery: Pre-1964 Street Rods & Classics

By all accounts, the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama was a huge success. The two-day show, which took place at Atlanta Motor Speedway, drew thousands of people for a celebration of all-things motorized. OnAllCylinders had photographers and videographers on-site both days, and we’ll share some of the sights and sounds over the next few

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