Factory Five

Video: The Ultimate Survival Guide for Summer Road Trips

With the longer days and warm weather, it’s time to pack up the hot rod and take a little road trip. Whether you find yourself venturing a little farther from home, or you’re planning extended road trip in a classic vehicle (think Hot Rod Power Tour), Summit Racing has put together a few items you might consider taking along. Watch Dave

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Factory Five/Summit Racing Mk4 Build (Part 4): Body Prep and Fitting Trim

[portfolio_slideshow id=15417] In part three of our Factory Five Mk4 Roadster build, we covered assembly of the 427-cubic-inch 351 Windsor and installation of the drivetrain. Now we direct your attention to prepping the Mk4’s shapely fiberglass body for paint. Body shops and car builders agree that when it comes to painting, it’s all about the

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Parts Bin: Factory Five Mk4 Drivetrain Combos, Chromoly Driveshafts & More

From time-to-time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: Summit Racing/Factory Five Mk4 Roadster 306 Combos An affordable alternative to the 427-cubic-inch 351W used in the popular Summit Racing/Factory

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OnAllCylinders Year in Review: Top Tech Projects of 2012

Editor’s Note: 2012 was quite a year. Actually, for OnAllCylinders, it was our only year. We’re putting the finishing touches on our first 12 months of delivering a unique combination of tech articles, tech projects, automotive features, photo galleries, event coverage, news, and lifestyle posts. We’re looking forward to bringing you that same mix of all things

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Factory Five/Summit Racing Mk4 Build (Part 3): Engine and Drivetrain

[portfolio_slideshow id=12911] There’s usually at least one thing missing from a kit project: the engine. While Factory Five supplies most of what’s needed to complete the Mk4 roadster, getting it running on the road requires some horsepower. That’s where Summit Racing comes into the picture, drawing on 45 years of experience to help you pick

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Summit Racing/Factory Five Mk4 Spy Photos

Work is underway on the Summit Racing/Factory Five Racing Mk4–both at Summit Racing Equipment and SKJ Customs. The crew at SKJ Customs in St. George, UT is hard at work assembling the actual Mk4, and the folks at Summit Racing continue to put the final assembly on its new Mk4 Pro Pack combos, which will allow

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