Summit Brand PASS/FAIL

I thought I'd start a thread like this where you can share your oppinions on Summit's brand of car parts such as engine parts, tools, etc and let us know what you though about them, price and if it passes or fails. I got this idea from The HAMB on their thread about Harbor Freight tools and thought it was a great idea...
I have used Summit's ignition box's, ignition coil and dissy and they worked great. PASS
Summit brand HEI sbc distributors for around $100. PASS
I know Summit makes cam kits, intakes, engine kits, valve covers, ect ect.

Never had bad results from any Summit products. I'd say PASS. Never bought any tools from them so realy can't coment there.

I like Summit -

Billet/polished water pumps and alternators - pass
Small parts and gaskets - pass
Belts and hoses - pass
Intake manifold and carbs - pass
Selection and customer service - pass

Handling charges - not so good, but they ship most thing free. They have to get this somewhere..

I've got a Summit mini starter in my truck, 2 years and still working fine---Pass

Thanks for the info guys. I am glad to hear about the polished water pump from them. I plan to buy one from them. Keep this going guys!

Their cams used to be made by Crane-their return policy cant be beat- Jegs gets my vote also

their shop tools work greak. also have not had any problems with their heater core.

been a summit customer since 81 .. rather not use summit brands though .. have found defects or poorer finish on some products ..never used jegs .. sorry barb .. did`nt mean to step on you .

I have bought several products under the Summit house brand and all have done the job as expected. However, depending on the part and the price differential, I might not always choose the house item, but for many things I would. You put your money down, then you roll the dice. Just that simple.:LOL:

excellent customer service, good products, great return policy, good prices

PASS!

I've bought products from Summit since they were operating out of an old gas station on Front st. I can say I've never had a problem with their products or service. The 10.00 handling charge irritates me at times but I'm close enough to drive to the store although with fuel prices as they are it's becoming a toss up. Ive never had a problem with Jegs either. Both pass...Dennis:)

What do you guys think about their cast aluminum timing cover for about $36 for my sbc 327?

I use to use Summit late 90's ish. I assume customer service was not up to par then. I had a major despute over a wrong cam in the right box that got installed. Even though the cam was proven beyond a doubt wrong spec. I still had to wait 2 months to get a refund. Ive switched to Jegs ever since. But have purchased from them if Jegs does not have exactly what I want.

I would give them a thumbs up! I have used some of the Summit cam & lifter sets and have one in my 302 SBF :D No problems with anything so far.Also have had real good service and prices from Speedway too.

these summit brand headers have been on the nova for years, id say pass. and they are nice and LOUD:3dSMILE:

I have many Summit brand parts and "things" - so far the only item that I'm not fully satisfied with are the valve covers currently on my engine. They have a sub surface corrosion that will polish out if really aggressive on my buffer wheels, but the usual polishes wont clean them up - so they'll go to a swap meet and I install my new Billet Specialties pieces. Chinese made and probably cast from recycled beer and pop cans:eek::LOL:

Their tools are IMHO for the most part comparable to Harbor Freight. OK, but not for semi pro or pro hard use plus too expensive if you factor in shipping.

I brought a Summit brand radiator. Good value for money even with the $25 international handling fee . However it wasn't fully welded , the leak was that big that the water came out almost as fast as it went in. Having said that Summit payed to have it fixed . So it's a PASS+ .

Plumbed the sprint car using Summitt brand push lock hose and fittings. Going on the third season and all is well...

Starter - pass, gas line kit -pass, gas filter - pass, and a ton of other stuff non summit brand that have worked out well. Service is excellent, knowledgeable, friendly staff, great return policy, and lightning fast shipping on in stock parts! Best company around IMHO. Steve.