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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1966 Plymouth Satellite 426 HEMI

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another benefit

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Video: Maximize Diesel Performance with Diesel Fuel Pumps

The longer diesel fuel sits in your fuel system and tank, the more it can become contaminated with water, sludge, and solidify into gel which restricts fuel flow and robs power from your engine, says Summit Racing tech adviser Carl Pritts. Diesel fuel pumps are an effective way to keep diesel fuel clean. In this video

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Video: A Quick Primer on Electric Cooling Fans

“Electric cooling fans are the way to go for freeing up horsepower and for keeping your engine cool at all driving speeds,” says four-time NHRA Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson. In this short tech tip video from Summit Racing and Powerblock TV, Anderson will explain how CFMs determine whether a large single fan can be

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: Chevy Stylemaster Sedan Delivery

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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Video 101: Stainless Steel Brake Lines vs. Rubber Brake Lines

Learn why stainless steel brake lines provide a firmer pedal feel and durability, while rubber brake lines will help you keep costs down and speed up brake line inspection. Car owners commonly upgrade to stainless steel brake lines from factory-style rubber brake lines. There are three primary reasons: Looks – stainless steel brake lines provide

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible

If you had to pick four cars to make up the Mount Rushmore of American Muscle Cars, everyone would look at you sideways and attempt to revoke your America Card if you didn’t include the second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle. It simply oozes American Muscle. Just ask Wooderson. Our cameras caught this classic convertible outside the Summit Racing retail

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Video 101: Drum Brakes vs. Disc Brakes

The two most common types of automotive brake systems are drum brakes and disc brakes. Drum brakes have been stopping vehicles for much longer than disc brakes, but as horsepower and vehicle speeds grew in the 1960s and ’70s, the need for more stopping power prompted automakers to transition more toward disc braking. Disc brake

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Video: An Introduction to Choosing Ignition Wire Sets

How do you know which ignition wire set will work best in your vehicle? From stock replacement offerings to wiring for Top Fuel ignition systems, there are many ignition wire sets to choose from, generally classified by wire diameter and ohm resistance. Common sizes range from 7-millimeter diameters for low-resistance applications to 8.5 mm for higher-voltage

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Video: Hot August Nights Downtown Reno Cruise

Last night, we went back to where it all started. The very first Hot August Nights took place 30 years ago and was essentially a one-night concert with accompanying classic car cruise down Virginia Street. That cruise under the famous “Reno: The Biggest Little City in the World” arch was by far the most popular

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