Summit Racing

Mailbag: Choosing Fuel Lines for a Street Rod Build

Q: I’m getting ready to plumb my ’33 Ford with new fuel lines. What type of line should I be using? A: It’s no secret, the formulation of pump gas has changed dramatically over the years. Your next fill up is likely to contain a blend of gasoline and ethyl alcohol (ethanol), plus an ever-changing recipe of

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Studebaker Club Gears Up for World’s Largest One-Day Studebaker Car Show

(Image/OnAllCylinders) The last Studebaker automobile rolled off the assembly line in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 16, 1966. It signaled an end to the marque’s long uphill battle against the Big Three. Plagued by declining sales, Studebaker quietly drove off into the sunset with little fanfare. Fast forward 50 years, and Studebaker stalwarts are making sure

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Parts Bin: Summit Racing Wheel and Tire Combos

From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals which can help get your next project on track.    Summit Racing Wheel and Tire Combos Whether you drive a classic muscle- or ponycar, Jeep, or even a 2015-16 Mustang, Summit Racing has created a Wheel and Tire Combo for

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Lifter Logic: Essential Rules and Guidelines for Installing New Lifters

Small parts have a big impact on engine performance. For example, a good set of lifters will deliver consistent valve timing and maximum power with good oil control. To achieve these benefits, however, you need to make sure you follow the proper lifter installation procedure. The topic is important enough that Summit Racing created an entire

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Fifth-Gen. Frenzy (Part 4): Making Non-Descript Gen. V Camaro Stand Out with Exterior Styling Parts

It’s hard to argue the popularity of the fifth-generation Camaro. Chevrolet sold nearly 600,000 Camaros during the production run of the fifth generation, including over 80,000 in 2013 alone. That’s excellent news for Chevrolet, but not necessarily a good thing for hot rodder types who like their vehicles to stand apart from the crowd. Fortunately, the aftermarket has

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Video Feature: Dennis Spencer’s 1958 Chevy Delray

[portfolio_slideshow id=53348] You might call them one-hit-wonders or unicorns. Guys like Dennis Spencer call them their favorite vehicles to collect. “He has a serious thing for single-year cars,” says Libby Spencer, Dennis’s wife and navigator. “The more obscure, the better.” Dennis shrugs. “I just like bringing something different to the show,” Dennis said. “I’ve owned my

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EPA Withdraws Race Car Emissions Rule

The hot rodding community spoke — and the EPA has listened! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has removed language regarding converting emissions-controlled, street-driven vehicles for racing. The EPA statement said: “…EPA supports motorsports and its contributions to the American economy and communities all across the country. EPA’s focus is not on vehicles built or used exclusively

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Congressman Tim Ryan Visits Summit Racing to Express Support for Racers

TALLMADGE, OH — Congressman Tim Ryan (D – OH13) visited Summit Racing Equipment’s headquarters in Tallmadge, OH Monday to express his support for racers and the RPM Act. Ryan, U.S. Representative for the 13th District of Ohio, is a co-sponsor of H.R. 4715, also known as the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act).

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Fifth-Gen. Frenzy (Part 3): Installing a Chevrolet Performance Z/28 Suspension Package on a 2013 Camaro

It wasn’t possible to get a fifth-generation Camaro Z/28 until 2014, but Chevrolet Performance has now made it possible to bring Z/28 handling to your 2010-13 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The Chevrolet Performance Z/28 Suspension Package brings together many of the track-capable components of the 2015 Camaro Z/28 and offers them in a relatively easy-to-install kit made to

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