How to Install a Tachometer
With some exceptions, namely older diesels and Corvettes, most tachometers use electrical pulses from the ignition system to indicate an engine’s rpm. Though this method delivers an accurate reading, installing […]
Operation Appreciation: Runte Enjoys Small Group Atmosphere of this Year’s Trip
The final stop on the Team Summit/Armed Forces Entertainment visit to troops based overseas was Camp Butmir, the NATO headquarters outside Sarajevo. There are 22 Americans amongst the several […]
Get Ready to Vote in the 2021 OnAllCylinders Readers’ Choice Awards!
The 2021 edition of our annual OnAllCylinders Readers’ Choice Awards is finally here! While voting begins on the Summit Racing Facebook and Summit Racing Instagram channels this Friday, we’re opening […]
Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store […]
Buyer’s Guide: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Misfit Toys Holiday Lawn Ornaments
Overheard in the OnAllCylinders newsroom: Grouchy Editor: “Aren’t you finished with that article yet? There’s a mountain of stories that need written! What’s eatin’ ya boy?” Writer: “Not happy with […]
The Common Set of Pliers: Simple Tools with Thousands of Uses
Pliers are as essential as the screwdriver or hammer. They’re so versatile that few homes, let alone garages, are without a pair. But the sizes and shapes available are abundant. […]
Parts Bin: Get a Longer, Better Seal Using Summit Racing Pro GPX Gas Ported Piston Rings in Your Performance Engine
Recently, OnAllCylinders contributor Jeff Smith wrote an in-depth article on the benefits of gas ported piston rings, specifically as an alternative to gas ported pistons. The article talks about some […]
Troubleshooting Dirt Bike Suspension Problems
Your dirt bike suspension is an oft-overlooked, or at least an under-appreciated, factor in your bike’s performance—whether you’re enjoying a weekend on the trails, performing high-flying MX tricks, or trying […]
Fueling Around: How to Pick the Right Mechanical Fuel Pump Pushrod for a High Performance Engine
The mechanical fuel pump pushrod is a pretty simple device. It joins a lobe on the camshaft (or an eccentric) to a lever on the fuel pump. As the engine […]
Quick Tips for Checking Tire Pressure (Like, the Proper Way)
Whether you drive a custom hot rod or a late model family sedan, it’s nearly impossible to over-estimate the importance of having the correct air pressure in your tires. Proper […]