Quickly, what does a Porsche 911 and a 1961 Pontiac Tempest have in common? If you said “they both have a transaxle,” then you probably read the headline of this […]
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 […]
Sitting in his shop in the Netherlands, Frans was mulling over a dilemma. He had a 16-cylinder Detroit Diesel engine and nothing to do with it. Then, Frans got an […]
A rusted, seized bolt or nut can turn an easy project into a nightmare. In fact, mechanics have been known to hold a lucky rabbit’s foot or refuse to work […]
On Oct. 1, 1908, the first Ford Model T was sold to the public. The rest, as they say, is history. But while the Model T ushered in several innovations, […]
Going to a junkyard is gearhead rite-of-passage. Whether it’s to save money, source rare parts, or repurpose components for a custom build, every experienced wrencher has made at least one […]
To commemorate the grand opening of the new Summit Racing retail store in Arlington, TX, NHRA driver Dan Wilkerson’s Funny Car will feature a unique graphics scheme during the upcoming […]
Junkyard-sourcing a specific LS engine? If you’ve already got the LS or LS-based Vortec engine picked out for your project, this guide will tell you which vehicles came from the […]
You get a two-fer this week, as we’re featuring a pair of tough-looking T-buckets. If you didn’t already know, the iconic T-bucket hot rod gets its name from Henry Ford’s […]
Got a classic 1920s to 1950s-era vehicle? Then you probably know a thing or two about blind spots. Stylish as they are, vintage cars and trucks aren’t known to have […]