Month: February

Ride Guides: A Quick Guide to Identifying 1973-96 Ford Trucks

The Ford F-150 has been America’s top-selling pickup truck for 38 years running. And the first 18 of those years stretched between Ford F-Series trucks spanning Ford’s sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth-generation pickups, which is the focus of our latest Ride Guide. We already gave you the map for learning how to identify the first

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Transmission Match: How to Visually Identify an Automatic Transmission

Transmission identification is a common issue among classic car enthusiasts. According to the Summit Racing technical department, it’s one of the most-asked-about topics when customers call for advice. We dedicated an entire post to the subject a couple years back, but the bottom line is you can identify common automatic transmissions by the shape and bolt pattern

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Video: How to Apply LizardSkin Sound Control Insulation

Do you want to eliminate unwanted road noise, exhaust drone, or car rattle from loud music? Sure you do. By watching this video you will learn how to apply LizardSkin Sound Control Insulation, a water-soluble, spray-on sound deadener paint. Typical applications include firewalls, floor pans, transmission tunnels, doors, hoods, trunk lids, under headliners, inside fenders, panel

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Photo Gallery: Dallas Autorama

They say everything is better in Texas. Judging by the amount of vehicles, activities, and people at the Dallas Autorama, we believe! This year’s show featured a MotoRama with traditional rods, customs, and motorcycles. There was also a Tuner Galleria for the sport compact crowd and a Lowrider Cruise-In for fans of all things low.

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Cammy Awards: Best 1990s Driving Songs

Time is an amazing thing. In the year 2016, most of the crew at OnAllCylinders can look back on the 1990s in much the same way our parents always celebrated the ’70s. And thank God they did, or we wouldn’t be here, amirite? These guys know what we’re talking about. The ’90s diversified the great driving

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UPDATE: EPA Reopens Public Comment on Proposed Rule Banning Conversion of Street Vehicles into Race Cars

Progress, perhaps? Automotive and racing enthusiasts have voiced their feelings about the EPA’s proposed regulation to prohibit the conversion of on-road vehicles into race cars via this online petition and on forums and websites. At the very least, those dissenting voices against the proposal have been noticed. The EPA has now reopened public comment and is

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Cammy Awards: Best Album Cover with a Car

What if your life had a soundtrack? What songs would be on it? More importantly, what car or truck would grace the cover? Maybe you’ve lived the fast and hard life and would opt for a big block Chevelle, HEMI Charger, or some other type of octane-swilling machine. Or maybe a lowered, late 50s Biscayne or Belair better matches

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Mailbag: Causes and Cures for Engine Oil Mist

  Q: I have a 1955 Chevy with a 383 motor, a four-speed transmission, and a 3.73-geared 12-bolt rear axle. The engine is a four-bolt with nodular iron crank, 9.5:1 compression forged pistons, Airflow Research heads, and Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, a 750 cfm Holley double pumper carburetor, 1 5/8-inch Hooker headers, a hydraulic roller cam

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The 10 Best Jeeps of All Time

America was gearing up for war, and our young nation’s military leaders needed a versatile all-terrain vehicle to effectively navigate theaters of war. Four-wheel drive technology first appeared at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1913, 4×4 trucks designed for military use showed up on battlefields. They were slow, bulky, and easy targets. Later,

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Cammy Awards: Best Roadtrip Singalong Song

What’s worse than Karaoke night at the local pub? How about being stuck in a confined space for hours while your so-called “friends” sing over the radio at the top of their lungs? Yep — “best” roadtrip singalong song is a bit of a misnomer in our minds. Still, you can’t deny the tunes nominated for this category

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