Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why Are My Brakes Stuck On Without Touching the Pedal?
I just bought a small block 1966 El Camino that has had some modifications with an engine swap and a front disc brake conversion. The guy who sold it to […]
Ladder Bars and Traction Bars: What’s the Difference?
Some folks tend to use the terms ladder bars and traction bars interchangeably. Both are traction aids, but there are some big differences in how they work and which will […]
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 […]
Tire Pressure Basics for Sportsman DOT Drag Radial Tire Racing
Years back, I penned an article titled Pro Tips for Tire Pressure that talked about setting drag race tire pressures and dealing with changing conditions. It offered a lot of […]
Car Alarms, Kill Switches, GPS Trackers & More – 8 Methods to Prevent Classic Vehicle Theft
While attending a major car show this summer, a friend of OnAllCylinders exited his hotel to discover the window smashed out of his vintage car—the result of a failed car […]
Air Apparent: How to Choose the Right Tire Pressure Gauge
If you log onto the Summit Racing website and search for tire pressure gauges, you’ll find around 100 to choose from. That’s a lot. Some are designed for high pressures. […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Quieting a Noisy Valvetrain After Engine Break-In
*** Your problem stems from an unfortunate combination of parts—but the good news is that the solution is easy. Here’s the background information. Sometime in the mid 1980s, Chevy changed […]
Parts Bin: Drop the Hammer (Literally) Because This Summit Racing Tool Makes Consistent Clearance Dimples In Your Header Pipes
When it comes header clearance, proper fitment can be a game of millimeters. And that’s doubly true if you’re making an engine swap or cramming-in a set of aftermarket performance […]
Block Party: Summit Racing’s SPC Engine Blocks for Small Chevy May be the Best Ever
It’s not quite a Chicken Little moment where the sky is falling, but the disappearance of good Gen I small block Chevy engine blocks is a major concern. If you […]
Blower Boost Battle: Blue Oval vs. Bowtie
When it comes to making power, look no further than boost: Boost is your friend, boost is your buddy, boost will come pick you up when your car breaks down. […]