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Rack and Pinion Revisited: A Basic Guide to Rack and Pinion Steering Systems

[portfolio_slideshow id=26717] When it comes to steering systems, rack and pinion systems are light years ahead of the recirculating ball steering boxes found in our favorite 1960s and ‘70s muscle cars and trucks. A recirculating ball steering box system is heavy, bulky, and complex, especially when you factor in the steering linkage. In sharp contrast

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Photo Gallery: Toys for Tots Santa Cruise 2013, McDonough, GA

Despite less than ideal weather conditions, a bunch of enthusiasts showed up to last weekend’s Toys for Tots Santa Cruise at the Summit Racing Retail Super Store in McDonough, GA. As has been the case with almost every major event at Summit Racing for the past several weeks, Brian Kreuser was there, doing what he does.

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SEMA Preview: SEMA 2013 Show Cars with a Summit Racing Touch

SEMA 2013, the aftermarket industry’s annual parts blowout in Las Vegas, is almost upon us, as in next week, November 5-8. In addition to showcasing the latest products for—well, almost anything on four wheels—SEMA also features the latest concept vehicles and shop projects from all over the world. Summit Racing was involved with four of

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Photo Gallery: 6th Annual Peach State Chevy Show

A bunch of Bowtie enthusiasts descended on Summit Racing’s McDonough, GA retail store Saturday for the 6th Annual Peach State Chevy Show. Brian Kreuser was there again, braving raindrops and collecting killer images, because that’s what he does. We appreciate Brian’s amazing work. And we appreciate him sharing it with us. Like Brian’s Facebook page

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Photo Gallery: Summit Racing Monday Night Cruise-In (Atlanta, GA)

[portfolio_slideshow id=23695] Mondays can be tough. Maybe that’s why the folks at Summit Racing’s McDonough, GA retail store near Atlanta decided to host a weekly cruise-in on Monday nights. What better way to relax after a tough day on the job than by hanging with some fellow hot rod enthusiasts? The auto parts mega-store has been hosting Monday

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Quick Tech: The 10 Commandments of Handling Valve Springs

Valve springs are the highest stressed component in your engine. That’s why companies like COMP Cams and Summit Racing stress the importance of properly handling your valve springs before, during, and after installation. We consulted COMP Cams for some handling tips to ensure maximum spring life.   First, double check to make sure your springs

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Exclusive Dyno Video: LS-Powered BMW E30 Guns for 600 Horsepower

Smokey’s Dyno & Performance in Akron, OH isn’t the first shop to mate a GM LS engine with a BMW E30 (3 Series). “The E30 is a very popular chassis for an LS swap,” said Jamy Lippencott, vice president of Smokey’s Dyno & Performance. “Road course guys are taking stock LS motors and putting them

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