Intake manifold vacuum is a key indicator of engine performance. By measuring vacuum under different engine loads and conditions, you can track down problems within your engine and make the necessary adjustments or repairs. The key is having a reliable engine vacuum gauge and then knowing how to read it properly. We’ve said it before,
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the
If you’re planning on, or thinking about, replacing your vehicle’s stock hood hinges with aftermarket hinges, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s video, the crew at Eddie Motorsports — the industry’s largest maker of billet aluminum aftermarket hood hinges (currently 38 different models of cars and trucks) — is going to show you how to install
[portfolio_slideshow id=52622] Doug Eldred is a true hot rod guy. He owns Eldred Hotrod Shop in Edinboro, PA, but when he’s not overseeing builds and wrenching on customer projects, he prefers to focus on his hobbies. It just so happens that one of his favorite hobbies is building and hot rodding custom vehicles like this 1939 Chevrolet Custom
Mark Lyle, Chief Starter for the NHRA, passed away unexpectedly this weekend while vacationing in Mexico. He was 65. Lyle assumed the role of NHRA’s Chief Starter in 2012 and was just the third person in the long history of the sanctioning body to hold the position. According to NBC Sports, Motorsport.com, and various other sources,
And then they were gone. We introduced pre-1960 hot rods to the competition for the 2016 edition of Muscle Car Match-Ups, but after two rounds of eliminations, the tournament bracket looks a lot like it has the previous three years as we cut down to the Elite 8. Vintage. American. Muscle. All eight cars remaining
Business trips can be stressful, so Hertz, Shelby American, and Ford Motor Company have created a new way to take the edge off. The 2016 Shelby GT-H will be available to rent at select Hertz airport locations starting around Memorial Day. The custom pony car was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hertz and Ford’s famed rent-a-racer
Q: I’m putting together a disc brake system for a custom build. What can you tell me about setting up brake pedal ratio for optimum performance? Also, what can you tell me about master cylinders? Specifically, what do I need to know about the bore size of the master cylinder? A: On average, brake pedal ratio should range from
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: Broken bolts happen to novice and seasoned mechanics alike. The key to removing them without further damage is having
You’ve probably heard about the 2017 Camaro ZL1. By most accounts, though, Chevrolet caught everyone off-guard by unveiling a convertible version of the ZL1 at the New York Auto Show. The drop-top essentially combines all the features of the ZL1 coupe with a removable roof. This includes the supercharged 6.2L V8, which churns out 640 horsepower and 640 ft.-lbs.
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