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Dec 19, 2006 | 11:19 AM

XLAR8R

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Racer

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From: Old Monroe, Mo

Using Summit's Brand

Anyone out there used Summit's own brand of stuff, cam, heads, etc. ? I dont mean just from their catalog, i mean using their "brand".

Dec 19, 2006 | 11:25 AM

onaqwst

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From: detroit area

i know some of the billet brackets are made by zoops and tagged as summit....

that's all i know....

b

Dec 19, 2006 | 11:39 AM

The_Dude

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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17

I bought a Summit 12 bolt aluminum rear end cover. I could find absolutely nothing wrong with it and it was stamped "Made in the USA". I was impressed with the quality.

Dec 19, 2006 | 11:42 AM

Glassbowtie77

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From: Long Island New York

I'm using their full length headers, no problems with them at all, and great value.

Dec 19, 2006 | 11:45 AM

Twin_Turbo

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the hose ends are made by goodridge and ...well they are just too easy to assemble, if you are used to assembling aeroquip and xrp the ease with which these go together and the clamping force on the hose is worrysome, I'm sure they are up to the task but for automotive purposes only. They do look neat though w/ the laser etched logo. If you are shooting for that nice look without breaking the bank they are for you.

Dec 19, 2006 | 12:38 PM

shafrs3

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I have used their cams and other parts, using one now with good results. I usually try and buy the Summit brand, always seem like great parts at outstanding prices.

Dec 19, 2006 | 12:48 PM

miechesa

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From: American Canyon Ca

I'm using their aluminum roller rockers, no problems

Dec 19, 2006 | 12:53 PM

76vette1

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From: Houston Tx.

I have used their gauges and other parts. They are usually a little cheaper than anyone else, too.

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Dec 19, 2006 | 12:58 PM

yellow 72

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From: cincinnati ohio

St. Jude Donor '09

I've used a boat load of their stuff from billet dress-up to engine components with no problems

Dec 19, 2006 | 01:06 PM

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Kalway

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From: San Diego CA

All of the summit brand stuff I've used has been nothing but excellent.

Dec 19, 2006 | 01:45 PM

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zwede

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From: Plano TX

I put a "summit" cam (made by Crane) in a '75 Camaro way back in 1990. It's still running strong to this day.

Dec 19, 2006 | 01:59 PM

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72LS1Vette

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From: North Easton Mass

I had a Summit crank damper on the 72 350 this summer. Worked fine and it had degree marks/numbers etched in so setting timing was very easy.

Rick B.

Dec 19, 2006 | 03:05 PM

#13

Bee Jay

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From: Lompoc, CA. Santa Barbara County

I have a summit cam in my Vette, and I had one in my El Camino. I think Crane makes them for them, and you can almost match the specs in their catalogue. Saved money and they work great.

Dec 19, 2006 | 03:12 PM

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682XLR8

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From: Central Michigan

I have a set of their alum rocker arms on my 383, no issues. They look a lot like the Crane's

Dec 19, 2006 | 03:52 PM

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XLAR8R

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Racer

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From: Old Monroe, Mo

thanks for the overwhelming responses. i was looking at using one of their cams along with a set of their double hump heads that are sale. think i'll go that route. thanks again.

Dec 19, 2006 | 05:30 PM

#16

ltlevil

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From: Des Allemands LA

Summit doesn't make most of their stuff, it's made by quality companies and sold under the Summit name.

Dec 19, 2006 | 06:13 PM

#17

evalu8r

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From: Amelia Ohio

I used a Summit cam and lifters for my 383 build and am completely happy with it. Can't beat the price, plus I had a coupon and it only cost me 40 bucks to my front door.

Chris

Dec 19, 2006 | 09:00 PM

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ZL1powr

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From: North Port, FL

I have their alluminum roller rockers on my 65 with good results. I tried one of their earlier electric fuel pumps that didn't work so well. It leaked right after I installed it. They took it back without any hassle. I don't think you will have any trouble with them standing bhind their products.

Dec 19, 2006 | 09:18 PM

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79VetOwner

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From: KC Kansas

I have used lots of Summit parts from radiators to gauges and am very happy with all of it. They always have free shipping too

Dec 20, 2006 | 12:14 AM

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feb18blacksunday

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From: Boone NC home of 3peat National Champs ASU Mountaineers

St. Jude Contributor

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLAR8R

thanks for the overwhelming responses. i was looking at using one of their cams along with a set of their double hump heads that are sale. think i'll go that route. thanks again.

I have that head on my L 48 and it really woke it up.

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