Mailbag: Why Do I Need to Use Antifreeze?
Q: Why do I need to use antifreeze? … A: The fluid you use in your engine’s cooling system can affect its performance. For most vehicles, a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and […]
Parts Bin: Build Bulletproof Turbo Systems Using Summit Racing Wastegates & Blow-Off Valves
It’s no secret that forced induction is a good way to make big power, but like any engine build, you’ve got to sweat the details. That’s why it’s so important […]
How a Cold Air Intake Bypass Valve Works to Prevent Engine Hydrolock
A cold air intake kit (CAI) is the gateway mod for many first-time gearheads. And it’s easy to see why—they’re relatively cheap, easy to install, and offer some serious bang-for-buck […]
Want to Know What LUV Is? Here’s a Quick History of Chevy’s Captive Import Truck from the 1970s
While much has been written about Japanese economy cars grabbing a share of the North American auto market in the 1970s, it’s also important to acknowledge the impact imports had […]
Buyer’s Guide: Car-Guy Gifts for Fathers
We mined some long-time customer favorites as well as some new dad-approved items among the diverse selection at Summit Racing Gifts, Clothing, and Memorabilia. We hope you find some inspiration. […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Good Distributor Options for a 1982 Chevy Big Block with an Upgraded Camshaft & Cylinder Heads
I have a 1982 Chevy big block 454ci in my 1966 with 10.1 compression using a GM 427 crank that makes 433ci. The heads are Corvette oval ports from a […]
The Top 20 Parts That Changed Hot Rodding Forever (#10-6)
EDITOR’S NOTE: What are the top high performance automotive parts of all time? Or in this case, what are the Top 20 most iconic parts that changed hot rodding? We’re talking total […]
Video: New QA1 Ford Mustang K-Member Offers Major Advantages Over Factory Parts
Listen to QA1’s Dave Kass demonstrate how QA1’s new K-Member for Fox-Body and SN95 Ford Mustangs (model years 1979-2004) provide enormous performance advantages and project flexibility over the factory K-Members. […]
Mark Pawuk Reunites with Summit Racing at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Norwalk, Ohio – Before he became a championship challenger in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Series, Mark Pawuk enjoyed a long and successful NHRA career in the Pro Stock […]
NHRA 2016 Wrap-Up: Johnson Jr., Brown, Nobile & Krawiec Win Reading
(Image/NHRA) Tommy Johnson Jr. raced to the Funny Car victory at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway on Sunday. Antron Brown in Top Fuel, Vincent Nobile in Pro […]