NHRA Wrap-Up: Enders-Stevens, Hight and Brown All Win Again

Erica Enders-Stevens drove her Pro Stock Chevy Camaro to victory Sunday in the NHRA SpringNationals, notching her second win of the season and the 99th by a woman in the history of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Immediately following Enders-Stevens’ win, Antron Brown in Top Fuel and Robert Hight in Funny Car each

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Video 101: How to Install a Timing Chain

They say timing is everything. But it’s particularly important when building your engine. Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how to install a timing chain and gear set. In this video, the crew at Summit Racing is using a small-block Chevy, but know that a timing set installation in a small-block Ford

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Mailbag: Understanding 304 vs. 409 Stainless Steel

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we cover the differences between T-304 and T-409 stainless steel. K.R. Fort Wayne, IN Q: When shopping online, I notice a lot of stainless steel parts, such as exhaust components, are classified as “304 stainless steel” or “409

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8 Tips for Properly Installing Copper Head Gaskets

When stepping up to performance cylinder head gaskets, your first order of business will be choosing the gasket material best suited for your application. See our How to Choose the Right Gasket post for a quick reference as to which material makes the most sense for you. Because of its durability, copper gaskets are commonly

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Mailbag: Tips for a Better Cruising Car

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a reader get ready for summer cruising with a few upgrades to his Ford Torino. T.P. New Brighton, PA Q: Recently, I purchased a 1970 Ford Torino, completely stock and original, with 84,000 miles, a 302

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Exclusive: “Treasure Trove” of Classic Cars Found Buried Under Ohio Construction Site

[portfolio_slideshow id=29683] All hail, the king of barn finds—sort of! Pretty much every Wednesday, OnAllCylinders brings you Lot Shots, a regular feature in which we highlight cool vehicles we discover sitting in nearby parking lots. Now an Ohio construction company has one-upped us with its own set of parking lot finds. Really, really amazing parking lot finds at that!

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Kalitta, Hight, A. Johnson and S. Johnson Win Gatornationals

Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta raced to his first victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Gatornationals at historic Auto-Plus Raceway in Gainesville, FL. Robert Hight (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Steve Johnson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. Kalitta gained revenge

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