May 22 2013
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 …
May 22 2013
With Super Summit 2013 slated for June 21-22, we wanted to take some time to revisit some of our favorite vehicles from last year’s Super Summit and TruckFest shows. For 2013, Summit Racing is combining Super Summit and TruckFest into one large, two-day event. If you can get there, you should get there. (Read: The …
May 21 2013
It’s hard to find fault with the action-hero stars of Fast & Furious 6, which debuts this Friday (May 24).They’ve got plenty of muscle. They’ve got movie star good looks. And they’ve got gas—lots and lots of gas. Not surprisingly (hey, we’re an automotive blog), we foresee the cars as the stars of Fast & Furious 6, especially …
May 21 2013
Learn how your carburetor’s power circuit affects your vehicle’s acceleration, as well as how the power valve works and how to find the perfect tune, by watching this 16-minute video. Before tackling your power circuit adjustments, you may want to check out the preceding videos in this series on How to Tune Your Holley-Style Carburetor: …
May 20 2013
Johnny Gray raced to his third victory of the season Sunday and moved back into the Funny Car points lead at the 25th annual NHRA Kansas Nationals. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) also were winners in their respective categories at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. All three winners …
May 20 2013
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re taking on electrical gremlins and traction problems. K.M. • Danvers, MA Q: I own a 1972 Chevelle with a moderately built 350 and a four-speed. Recently, I installed a MSD Billet distributor, 6A ignition box, and coil. When …
May 17 2013
Here’s a scenario to ponder: You hand picked the best components for an engine build, had those bits meticulously machined and assembled, and ended up with a stout engine that made 850 horsepower on the dyno. The engine runs perfectly on a cool spring day when temperatures and humidity are close to the ideal dyno …
May 16 2013
As we continue to flip the calendar and as temperatures continue to rise, the sights and sounds of summer will continue to increase in frequency. That’s a good thing, especially for hot rodders and automotive enthusiasts. We’ve assembled a list of events we consider to be among the top auto-oriented gatherings scheduled throughout the United …
May 16 2013
We reached out to the guys in Summit Racing’s renowned tech department—the largest full-time staff in the industry—to identify and answer the five common tech questions they hear on a consistent basis. With help from Summit Racing’s tech advisors and other industry experts, we’ll answer those questions here at OnAllCylinders. Today’s topic: fuel pumps. When …
May 15 2013
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 …
