Videos & Galleries

Photo Gallery: Detroit AutoRama (Part 2)

[portfolio_slideshow id=15757] In case you missed it, the first installment of our Detroit AutoRama photo gallery went up earlier. Not long after watching Weekend at Bernie’s II, we swore we’d never again take part in another bad sequel. So we’re supremely confident our second gallery is as good as the first. In addition to more great

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Photo Gallery: Detroit AutoRama (Part 1)

[portfolio_slideshow id=15673] Detroit, Michigan is synonymous with American automotive muscle and engineering. Automobiles have rolled of the assembly lines and out of the Detroit area since the days of Henry Ford’s Model Ts in the early 20th century. And America’s best muscle cars, street rods, and customs have returned home to the Motor City since 1953, the

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1940 Ford Coupe Named 2013 Ridler Award Winner

The Detroit Autorama’s Ridler Award is always a highly coveted award. Since this year’s award is the 50th anniversary of the much sought-after honor, the 2013 Ridler Award is extra special—especially for Ron and Deb Cizek. The couple’s 1940 Ford Coupe, named “Checkered Past,” earned the 2013 Ridler Award on Sunday, beating out several other finalists. Built

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Video: How to Properly Gap Your Spark Plugs

Spark plugs that are not properly gapped can lead to a misfiring, inefficient engine. Whether you’ve made serious performance modifications to your vehicle or simply enjoy your daily driver running right, it is important to gap your spark plugs correctly. What is the proper gap for your spark plugs and vehicle application? That depends. If

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Lot Shots Rewind! A Gallery of Our Favorite Parking Lot Finds

Over the past several months, we’ve featured our parking lot find of the week each Wednesday. We love these beautiful parking lot finds, because in most cases they’re hot rods and trucks owned by Joe Average hot rod enthusiasts like us. Don’t get us wrong—we’re looking forward to this weekend’s Ridler Award at the Detroit

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Video: Using Rocker Arm Ratios to Gain Power and Torque

This excellent eight-minute Summit Racing Quick Flicks video dives into rocker arm ratio theory as it relates to your intake valves. There are torque and horsepower gains to be made by doing your homework and getting these calculations right. Watch, listen, and learn here:  

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Real-World Powerplants: Jim Hoover’s Mopar 440 Big Block

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks, OnAllCylinders will profile engines and engine builds by everyday high performance enthusiasts—hot rod hobbyists with DIY work ethics and real-world budgets.   [portfolio_slideshow id=14990]   Jim Hoover bought his 1967 Plymouth Satellite from a woman in Texas liquidating her father’s estate. While we question her judgment, Hoover was pleased

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Photo Gallery: Calgary World of Wheels

[portfolio_slideshow id=15322] Like hot rods, eh? The Summit Racing Equipment Show Car Series, the largest indoor car show series, ventured into Canada for its annual stop in Calgary, Alberta, CAN. As this photo gallery shows, American hot rodding rules on both sides of the border! Our special thanks to photographer Jennifer Cann for capturing these

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1967 Mercury Cougar

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. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another benefit of

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Video: Installing a Banks Power Big Hoss Bundle on a Diesel Truck

Banks Power is synonymous with diesel performance. As further proof, Sam and Dave from Two Guys Garage walk you through the installation of a Banks Power Big Hoss bundle. This Banks technology will help you get more power, more efficiently out of your diesel rig, and we want you to enjoy the benefits. Find out how:  

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