[portfolio_slideshow id=15673] Detroit, Michigan is synonymous with American automotive muscle and engineering. Automobiles have rolled of the assembly lines and out of the Detroit area since the days of Henry Ford’s Model Ts in the early 20th century. And America’s best muscle cars, street rods, and customs have returned home to the Motor City since 1953, the
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we discuss the basics of compression and how it relates to your fuel octane. T.C. • Dayton, TX Q: I have a 1993 Chevy Silverado Z71 and according to the repair manual, my small block’s compression is 8.2:1. What
The Detroit Autorama’s Ridler Award is always a highly coveted award. Since this year’s award is the 50th anniversary of the much sought-after honor, the 2013 Ridler Award is extra special—especially for Ron and Deb Cizek. The couple’s 1940 Ford Coupe, named “Checkered Past,” earned the 2013 Ridler Award on Sunday, beating out several other finalists. Built
The 2013 Detroit Autorama is happening now. And while we look forward to getting to the show and seeing some of these vehicles ourselves, we wanted to take a quick trip down memory lane and revisit some photos from last year’s show. Stay tuned to OnAllCylinders for new Detroit Autorama photos in the coming days.
Spark plugs that are not properly gapped can lead to a misfiring, inefficient engine. Whether you’ve made serious performance modifications to your vehicle or simply enjoy your daily driver running right, it is important to gap your spark plugs correctly. What is the proper gap for your spark plugs and vehicle application? That depends. If
Holley carburetors have a power enrichment system that provides fuel to the main power circuit during heavy loads or under full throttle situations. The vacuum-operated power enrichment system is controlled by a “power valve” that times the operation to your engine’s specific needs. The power valve opens at low vacuum, such as at wide-open throttle,
Over the past several months, we’ve featured our parking lot find of the week each Wednesday. We love these beautiful parking lot finds, because in most cases they’re hot rods and trucks owned by Joe Average hot rod enthusiasts like us. Don’t get us wrong—we’re looking forward to this weekend’s Ridler Award at the Detroit
This excellent eight-minute Summit Racing Quick Flicks video dives into rocker arm ratio theory as it relates to your intake valves. There are torque and horsepower gains to be made by doing your homework and getting these calculations right. Watch, listen, and learn here:
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks, OnAllCylinders will profile engines and engine builds by everyday high performance enthusiasts—hot rod hobbyists with DIY work ethics and real-world budgets. [portfolio_slideshow id=14990] Jim Hoover bought his 1967 Plymouth Satellite from a woman in Texas liquidating her father’s estate. While we question her judgment, Hoover was pleased
M.K. • Darien, GA Q: I have a 1983 Camaro Z28 with a rebuilt 305. I can’t drive over 80 miles-per-hour without the whole car shaking. I have tried different brands and widths of wheels and tires, but nothing has helped. I am stumped at this point—what should I be looking for? A: We suggest checking
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