Project Thunderbolt LS3 V8 Miata (Part 4): Rear End, Engine Prep—and the Transmission Arrives
[portfolio_slideshow id=40863] Let’s jump right in and see what’s happening in this episode of our Miata makeover: We welded thick reinforcement braces in the engine bay. These braces are designed to add strength and support back to the firewall area we modified to fit our LS3. We mounted a 3.42-geared Getrag Cadillac CTS-V differential in
Jeep Unveils New Easter Safari Concepts in Moab
Jeep unveiled several new concept vehicles Thursday that will participate in the 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT. Among those is the Jeep Chief concept, which everyone correctly fell in love with. The Chief design calls to mind the original Jeep Cherokee from the 1970s, though it’s built on the Wrangler platform. It
Photo Gallery: 2015 Chicago World of Wheels
The Chicago World of Wheels took place last weekend. One of the larger shows on the Summit Racing Show Car Series indoor show circuit, the Chicago World of Wheels includes a large show car field, Genuine Hotrod Hardware Chop Shop and Pedal Car Challenge, pinstripe charity auction, celebrity appearances, and more. It’s also home of the prestigious
Desert Bronco: Building a Full Size Bronco for Off-Road Racing
The first-generation (1966-77) Ford Bronco has been a popular off-road vehicle since its introduction. However its successor, the 1978-96 full-size Bronco, outsold it by a large margin. Designed to directly compete with the Chevy Blazer, the big Bronco was roomy, comfortable, and could be loaded with creature comforts—exactly what the market wanted and the first-gen
Video: How to Install KONI Strut Inserts
In this video, KONI’s Lee Grimes will show you how to properly install KONI strut insert performance dampers made to fit inside your factory OEM strut housing, for when a complete KONI strut isn’t available for your particular application. You can watch the nearly six-minute video here, which will take you step by step through
Ranking the Top 5 Small Block Chevy Engines of All Time: (#2) The 1970 LT-1
That’s LT-1—with a hyphen. There have been three incarnations of the LT-1/LT1 engine now, including the latest version for the 2014 Corvette, but the first LT-1 (the hyphen differentiates it from the more modern mills) has become a true legend among Bowtie enthusiasts. And for good reason. Debuting in the Corvette in 1970, it took Chevy’s popular
A Closer Look at the Cars of ‘Furious 7’
The seventh installment of the Fast and Furious movie franchise premiered unannounced at SXSW, reminding us once again of the legions of fans who pretend to not like these films, but secretly love them. It’s because fast cars! Awesome fighting! Pretty girls! But mostly just fast cars! We understand. For many of us, the cars have
Ranking the Top 5 Small Block Chevy Engines of All Time: (#3) 327 L84
The potent 327 L84 held the title as the most powerful production small block Chevy engine for nearly 30 years! That’s an impressive feat for an engine developed way back in 1964, especially considering it gave up precious cubic inches to the larger small blocks developed later on. So how did this legendary engine do it? The
NHRA Wrap-Up: Greg Anderson Gets 75th Career Pro Stock Win
Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson won his 75th national event Sunday in his new Chevrolet Camaro, defeating teammate Jason Line in the 23rd all-Summit Racing final round in the history of the team. Other winners at the NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway in Gainesville, FL, included Spencer Massey in Top Fuel, Ron Capps
Parts Bin: Airaid Intake for the 2015 V6 Mustang
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: Airaid 2015 Mustang 3.7L V6 Air Intake The 2015 V6 Mustang lays down 300 horsepower and 280 ft.-lbs.




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