Project LS Next (Part 1): The Short Block for our 665-Horse 440 LS Build
Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian of Birchwood Automotive is back with another cool engine build. This one is a 440 cubic inch LS engine based on Dart’s LS Next iron block. […]
Infographic: Engine Noises and What They Could Mean
New engines aren’t cheap. And rebuilds can be costly and downright time-consuming. It’s no wonder unfamiliar sounds from our engine compartments can cause immediate concern. Seriously, anything except “vroom,” “roar,” and perhaps […]
Mailbag: What You Should Know About Octane Ratings, AVGas & More
Q: I recently rebuilt a 383 for my 1968 Charger. It’s not a race car, but a typical street cruiser and occasional quarter-mile warrior. My question is about fuel. I’m […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Swapping a 4.8L LS into a 1955 Chevrolet
I have a ’55 Chevy that was my dad’s and now it has come to me. The car has a very tired 283 small-block in it with a TH-350 trans. […]
Mailbag: How to Choose a Carburetor for Supercharged Engines
(image © superchevy.com) Q: I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a supercharger for my 1966 Chevelle. What should I do about my carburetor? Do I need to go […]
Baer Essentials: Choosing the Right Brake Components for a Street-Strip Car
Big cars need big brakes. While a common drag car might weigh 2,400-2,800 pounds, today’s street-strip machines can easily weigh more than 3,500 pounds. Often these heavy, fast cars tax […]
Quick Tech: Why is My Car Battery Not Holding a Charge?
It’s one of the most-searched automotive questions on the internet. It’s also one of the most-common reader questions we get here at OnAllCylinders. “Why won’t my battery hold a charge?” […]
Video: Wheel Spacers vs. Wheel Adapters
There are several differences between wheel spacers and wheel adapters, and one may be better than the other for your specific vehicle. This latest video featuring Summit Racing tech adviser Carl […]
Mailbag: When and How to Change a Carburetor Accelerator Pump
Q: My Holley-equipped vehicle has a stumble from a dead stop. Someone told me the accelerator pump nozzle may need resized. How do I know if I need to change […]
Turbo Install: We Add 200+ HP to a 5th-Gen. Camaro SS with a Turbonetics Turbo
The 5th Gen Camaro SS (2010-2015 model years) left the factory loaded with power—425 ponies for a manual trans car or 400 in a 6L80E equipped 5th Gen. But even […]