You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re tracking down the source of gasoline in oil. Q: The 351 Cleveland engine in my 1974 Mercury Cougar is having a power problem. It has an Edelbrock intake manifold with a 600 cfm Holley four-barrel, 2V Cleveland heads, Crane
Steel or aluminum? H-beam or I-beam? And don’t even get us started on rod length and rod ratios! Yes, there are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right connecting rods for your engine. Proper rod selection is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions you can make when building an engine. Connecting rods not only affect
[portfolio_slideshow id=45928] Ford’s timeless FE series big-block has been making legendary amounts of power for nearly 60 years with those first examples showing up for ’58 in Ford, Mercury, and Edsel. Early on, displacement wasn’t much to write home about with its 332-, 352– and 361-cubic-inch options. However, Ford engineers and product planners quickly went to work
[portfolio_slideshow id=45884] They say beauty is only skin deep. To the casual observer, Matt Dillon’s 1967 Chevy C10 is a real treat for the eyes. But, take a closer look and you’ll see the true splendor of this custom pickup transcends its stunning exterior—it’s a perfect 10 through and through. Dillon set his sights on a
There are lots of reasons to do an engine swap. Power gains, efficiency, reliability, or just to freshen up an old ride. Dan Mangold applied all those and more in deciding to put a late-model 5.7L HEMI engine in his 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda. Mangold’s options were a bit limited. Plymouth didn’t make a HEMI-equipped ‘Cuda
Auburn, IN calls itself the “Classic Car Capital of America.” The town of about 13,000 is home to Indiana’s historic Auburn Auction Park and hosts Auction America’s Auburn Fall weekend each September. Billed as the longest running event in collector car auction history, Auburn Fall weekend drew a record 81,500 enthusiasts in 2014. In addition to variety
In the latest quick tech tip video from Power Nation and Summit Racing, tech expert and OnAllCylinders contributor Jeff Smith will help you properly match your camshaft gear to your distributor gear to avoid excessive wear and broken parts. Generally: Cast iron flat tappet cams = Cast iron distributor gear Steel roller tappet cams =
Jack Beckman completed a sweep of the weekend in Funny Car with his victory on Labor Day Monday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Morgan Lucas in Top Fuel, Erica Enders-Stevens in Pro Stock, and Jerry Savoie in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also winners at the world’s most prestigious drag race and the final NHRA
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week in our Mailbag, we’re focusing on connecting rod length and piston wristpin height. Q: I have a 1972 Ford 302, bored .060-inch over. I took a 351W crank and had its main journals machined to 2.2486 inches to fit the 302 block
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at new or interesting products to help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in this week’s parts bin: Currie Enterprises Ford 9-Inch Replica Housing for 1967-70 Mustang Many 1967-70 V8 Mustangs have been robbed of their 9-inch rear axle over the years. If you are
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