Video: Introduction to NotcHead Line Clamps

Running and securing new hard and soft lines for automotive plumbing has never been easier. Enter NotcHead, maker of clamps that mount to your frame or inner body panels and allow for quick snap-in, snap-out installation of brake, fuel, and air-conditioning lines, heater hose, and any other hard or soft lines. In this video, custom

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Mailbag: How to Cure Spark Plug Fouling During Idle

Q: I own a 1971 Dodge Demon with a 400. The 10.5:1 compression engine has a forged crank and “LY” rods, and has a balanced bottom end. The heads are 906 castings port matched to a Weiand Team G intake and 2.5-inch headers. The heads have also had port work done. The cam is a Mopar Performance

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New 2017 Pontiac Trans Am 455 Super Duty From TransAm Depot is Nasty

A bunch of geniuses at TransAm Depot teamed up with Swedish design firm Zolland Design to once again resurrect the Pontiac Trans Am 455 Super Duty in a 2017 1,000-horsepower missile. Not unlike the “Bandit” Trans Am the crew built off of the Gen. 5 Chevrolet Camaro, Tallahassee, FL-based TransAm Depot now has its attention on

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Video: 5 Things You Need to Know About Motor Oil

Opinions vary on many facets of motor oil. On what is good, bad, true, or false. Lost in all those opinions, are scientific data-backed facts, says tribologist and Driven Racing Oil’s lubrication specialist Lake Speed Jr. Speed wants to teach you the real science of lubrication. “Forget about marketing hype and what your granddaddy told you,”

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Infographic: A Quick Guide to Identifying the Source of Fluid Leaks

There’s never a bad time to answer that age-old maintenance and repair question: “What’s that leaking from my car?” As part of your car care routine, you’ll want to track down the source of any leaks and make the appropriate repairs. That’s why we put together an infographic to get you headed in the right

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Mailbag: Checking Hydraulic Lifter Preload with Non-Adjustable Rockers

Q: We have a 1974 Ford F-100 pickup we use as a tow vehicle. It has a 360-cubic-inch two-barrel engine running Crane stock replacement cam and “anti-pump-up” hydraulic lifters. The heads are fitted with TRW valves and springs that are close to OEM in the lift and spring pressure department. The rockers are stock ratio and

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Legislative News: Mileage-Based User Fee Proposed for Maine; California Looks to Extend OHMVR Program

Editor’s Note: OnAllCylinders is dedicated to keeping enthusiasts informed about legislation that could affect their hobby. We’ve created a semi-regular feature, “Legislative News,” to highlight important government bills and other legislation that could positively or negatively impact hot rodding, racing, or off-roading. … Legislation (L.D. 1150) has been introduced in Maine to establish a task force

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Video: How to Assemble PTFE Braided Hose for Fuel Lines

With corrosion from oxygenated pump fuel wreaking havoc on automotive plumbing systems, car owners and auto techs are turning to more durable line solutions like polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) braided hose. It’s not overly difficult to assemble, but it helps to have the proper tools and instruction. In today’s video, Summit Racing tech adviser Carl Pritts will introduce

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