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In light of our favorite speed shop’s 55th birthday in 2023, we took a look at some of the gearhead milestones in both Summit Racing’s history and automotive history in […]

In 1968, the toy manufacturer Mattel launched a new line of small model cars. The move was perhaps a bit of a gamble, as there was no shortage of other […]

Anyone can slap a supercharger on a stock 505-horse LS7 and pick up an extra 200 horsepower. And thanks to the incredible untapped potential of GM’s factory LS7 cylinder heads, gaining huge […]

We all know that making big power with an LS is as easy as adding boost, right? In fact, the recipe for huge power is to add cam, springs, and […]

Any car builder will tell you that fast costs money. But, as Sloppy Mechanics demonstrates, there are still ways to build a wicked-quick car without help from Fort Knox. Hence […]

There are many questions related to adjusting tire pressure on a drag car, and it seems everyone has a different opinion. The reality is, every car will require a slightly […]

I’m thinking of installing an electric fuel pump in my ’69 Mustang. It has a small block and carburetor on it right now and eventually I’m going to run one […]

I’m considering a 700-R4 overdrive for my C-10 pickup project since I have a trans that I got for a really good price. I know that a lot of people […]

Join any conversation regarding high performance engines, and there’s a good chance you’ll hear the word “headers” used quite a bit. That’s because a good set of exhaust headers is […]

Working with flaring tools can be challenging (which is no secret to many of you). Factor in the complexity of working with stainless steel for things like brake lines, and […]