Mailbag: Performance Upgrades for a Daily-Driven El Camino with a Small Block Chevy
Q: I have a 1970 El Camino that will be used as a daily driver performance car. I have a Chevy 350 small block that I want to assemble with […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: How Camshafts Relate to Exhaust Smell
I have a ’68 383 Road Runner, I bought it as a non-running car and it had a considerable cam in it when I got it—I think it is the […]
Drag School: How to Stage Your Drag Car
We taught you the basics of bracket racing in a previous post. Now, we’re going to give you the next lesson—how to stage. There is more to staging than simply rolling […]
As Fast as a Porsche 911 Turbo. More Powerful than a Z06. Yep–It’s the All-Electric Tesla Model D
We’re sure some of you are thinking: Stick with internal combustion–after all, the name of the blog is OnAllCylinders. True. But we have to acknowledge what the folks at Tesla […]
Junkyard LS Blower: 4.8L Trick Flow 220 Cylinder Head Test
What do we want? Boost! When do we want it? Now! How much do we want to pay? Very little! Such is the conundrum experienced by fellow performance enthusiasts, I […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What’s the Difference (or Advantage) Between Internal & External Balance?
I’m a bit of a rookie when it comes to engines and would like to ask about internal versus external balance. Isn’t engine balancing all the same? I don’t understand […]
Buyers Guide: How To Pick the Best Shop Crane (AKA Cherry Picker) for Your Garage
There aren’t a lot of cost-effective methods to move heavy things in your shop (or install an engine for that matter). Sure, a gantry crane of some sort will work […]
Video: Why You Don’t Use Grease to Pre-Lube Your Oil Pump Prior to Installation (& What You Should Use Instead)
At first glance, it might make sense to pack your oil pump with some chassis grease or white lithium grease to make sure it’s good and lubed prior to the […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Start My Vehicle’s Engine Periodically During Winter Storage?
Now that the cold weather is here, I’ve always been told that starting the engine in my stored car, truck, or SUV periodically, like once a month, and letting it […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What Does “Inches of Mercury” Mean & How Does It Measure Vacuum?
Can you give me a short explanation of what inches of mercury is and how it is measures manifold vacuum? I just don’t understand it. Thanks! J.J. This can sometimes […]