Learn Why Ratcheting Box End Wrenches Belong in Your Tool Box
After you’ve been twisting wrenches for more years than you care to count, finding tools that can make your life easier is very appreciated. One of those tools is the […]
Author: Wayne Scraba
Wayne Scraba is a diehard car guy and regular contributor to OnAllCylinders. He’s owned his own speed shop, built race cars, street rods, and custom motorcycles, and restored muscle cars. He’s authored five how-to books and written over 4,500 tech articles that have appeared in sixty different high performance automotive, motorcycle and aviation magazines worldwide.
Location, Location, Location: Mounting Options for an Aftermarket Ignition Box
Aftermarket ignition boxes are a popular high-performance upgrade. One issue that comes up is mounting. Many are mounted on the firewall. On some cars, mounting one directly above the heater […]
The Little Saw That Can: AIRCAT’s Compact Air Saw is Perfect for Working in Cramped Quarters
Have you ever been in a situation where you need to cut something out of a car but your space is limited? It’s usually a spot where a cutoff wheel […]
Little Red Corvette Part 2: Front Suspension Surprises with My 1971 C3
Welcome back to our Little Red Corvette series, an in-depth look at the problems encountered and the fixes made on my 1971 C3 Vette. In Part 1, I explained how […]
What to Look When Choosing Quality Cutting Tools
Something I never used to think much about were cutting tools for my garage. I’d normally use a worn-out pair of scissors and repurpose a set of snips for the […]
How to Install HushMat to Reduce Heat and Noise in Your Vehicle
For most of us, the sound of a lumpy cam and a rumbling exhaust is music to our ears. But even for hardcore enthusiasts, the noise can eventually get on […]
The Right Tools for Cutting, Stripping, and Crimping Electrical Wiring and Connectors
Story Overview I’ll bet just about everyone reading this has wire cutters, strippers, and terminal crimpers in their toolbox. They’re absolutely necessary to do automotive wiring jobs. I’ll also bet […]
Tips and Tricks for Repairing and Modifying an OEM Automotive Wiring Harness
Story Overview There are two basic approaches to deal with a failing OEM wiring harness assembly: Fix it or replace it. You might be able to salvage some of the […]
The Right Tools for Separating Ball Joints and Splitting Tie Rod Ends
For the most part, separating ball joints from a spindle or splitting tie rod ends isn’t a major task. There is one very important thing to remember—when you a split […]
How To Choose the Right Bilstein Shocks for a C3 Corvette
The Summit Racing website has more than 12,000 listings for shock absorbers. The selection ranges from simple hydraulic shocks to gas-charged, single- and double-adjustable, off-road, and specialized racing shocks for […]