Harmonics 101: Understanding Harmonic Dampers
Some call it a harmonic balancer. Others refer to it as a harmonic damper. Whatever you call it, that big chunk of metal hanging off the crankshaft snout of your engine is essential to […]
Mailbag: How to Eliminate Engine Knock
Got questions? We’ve got the answers when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help eliminate an engine knock problem. Q: I just put a […]
Garbled Transmission: What Do Shift Kits Do? Do I Need a Tranny Cooler? (and Other Transmission FAQs)
The transmission is the little brother of the powertrain. It doesn’t often get the same respect or attention as the engine—until it starts acting up. You’ll most likely see dozens […]
Video: Motor Oil Viscosity Explained
What’s the most-important property of a lubricant? Viscosity. Learn the difference between viscosity grade and viscosity index. Learn what all of those viscosity numbers and letters mean by listening to […]
Mailbag: Camshaft Lobe Separation, Nitrous Oxide & How They Relate
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we examine ideal camshaft lobe separation for nitrous applications. D.M. Pitman, NJ Q: Can you […]
How To Select The Right Accessory-Drive Brackets For A GM LS V8 Swap
Properly mounting engine driven accessories onto your LS V8 swap, may at first, seem much more difficult than anticipated. LS swap engine mounts, headers, and cross members, make it […]
Video: Electric vs. Mechanical Fuel Pumps
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the basic differences between electric fuel pumps and mechanical fuel pumps. You will also find a few tips that could […]
Mailbag: Running a Solid Lifter Cam in a Ford 428 FE Engine
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help properly convert a Ford 428 FE engine from a hydraulic to solid […]
Year in Review (Part 3): A Look Back at the Top OnAllCylinders Tech Projects of 2013
Editor’s Note: The year 2013 gave us the C7 Chevrolet Corvette and took from us performance legends like Dean Jeffries and Stu Hilborn. We had a light-hearted look at the half-dozen […]
Year in Review (Part 1): A Look Back at the Top OnAllCylinders Tech Stories of 2013
Editor’s Note: The year 2013 gave us the C7 Chevrolet Corvette and took from us performance legends like Dean Jeffries and Stu Hilborn. We had a light-hearted look at the half-dozen […]