Mailbag: How to Adjust Your Existing Tires for Maximum Race Traction

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re tuning tire pressure to track surface for maximum traction. G.L. Alamogordo, NM Q: I’ve noticed that tires have their maximum inflation pressures on the sidewall. I’ve also noticed it’s possible to attain better fuel mileage using higher

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Mailbag: Taking a Mildly Modified Chevrolet 350 to the Next Level

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help a Chevrolet 350-powered 1972 Camaro go to the next level with some street/strip upgrades. J.C. Alda, NE Q: I’m the proud owner of a 1972 Chevy Camaro. It’s motivated by a mostly stock 350 engine with

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Fan Gallery: Top 10 Facebook Rides of January

Some people openly share their astute political views. Others provide twice-daily updates on the always hilarious (sarcasm) and incredibly impressive (more sarcasm) exploits of their children. Us car guys? We use Facebook the way it was intended. We share our rides with the rest of the Facebook universe, like and comment on each other’s vehicles, and

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Mailbag: Matching Carb to Cam with Demon Carburetion

  We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help choose the right carburetor for ’64 Fairlane 500. R.H. El Dorado Hills, CA Q: I have a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 with a 289 small block. Upgrades include an Edelbrock intake and carburetor, MSD ignition, Hooker Super Competition

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Farina’s 1968 Roadrunner Voted 2013 Facebook Fan Ride of the Year

[portfolio_slideshow id=27557] Mark Farina’s 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner has been named your 2013 Facebook Fan Ride of Year, beating out nine other finalists. While it’s obvious Farina knows how to build a nice hot rod, the Lockport, NY resident also has writing skills, too. Farina summarized the story of how his Roadrunner came together, and we liked his account so much,

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Mailbag: How to Eliminate Engine Knock

Got questions? We’ve got the answers when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help eliminate an engine knock problem. L.P. Roseburg, OR Q: I just put a new 9.7:1 compression 383 small block engine in my 1978 Chevy 4 x 4 pickup. It has less than 100 miles on

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Winching Out: Proper Winching Techniques & Tips

We all have “that friend” who gets stuck when you’re out enjoying the snow trails, muddy paths, or rocky hill climbs. So it really pays to be prepared when hitting the trails with “that friend,” and while we have helped you select a winch for your ATV or Side by Side, we want to give

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