Taming the Beast: Ten Ways to Calm a Wild Engine Combination
It’s easy to find or build big horsepower these days. It’s also easy for even seasoned car folks to get into trouble by building a too-radical combination. Admittedly, I’m one […]
Restoring Classic Fox Mustang Seats with TMI Products Upholstery
1979-93 Fox Body Mustang values have skyrocketed because they are terrific to own and drive. Cars that no one would have bothered restoring a few years ago are now worth […]
How to Choose the Best Project Car
One of our favorite pastimes around here is scanning through classified ads looking at potential project cars. We’ll gleefully sped hours drooling over roller El Caminos, rusty Rangers, totaled Porsches, […]
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 […]
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 […]
On-Time Delivery: Turbocharged & Supercharged Ignition Timing Test
Even more than proper air/fuel ratio, ignition timing is THE critical element in any internal combustion engine, particularly when you add boost to the equation. Because of the changing loads […]
Detailing Plan: How to Correct Your Car’s Paint & Keep it Looking Factory-Fresh in 5 Steps
We asked Steve Swisher, one of Summit Racing’s resident car detailing experts, to walk-through his vehicle paint correction and care routine—and outline some of the products he uses to keep […]
Upgrade Your Classic’s Electrical System with an American Autowire Classic Update Wiring Harness
When our classic cars and trucks were rolling off assembly lines back in the day, all we needed was a basic electrical system to power an AM radio, lights and […]
Tilting at Steering Wheels: Installing an ididit Retrofit Tilt Steering Column in a Classic Mustang
Much of the aftermarket industry has been born in garages, barns, and car trunks by enthusiasts searching for solutions. Count the steering column folks at ididit among them. They introduced […]