Month: April

Parts Bin: FUELAB Fuel System Components (Including Performance Diesel)

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. In this week’s parts bin, we’re taking a closer look at some new fuel system offerings from FUELAB. FUELAB’s line of electric fuel pumps, fuel filters, and fuel pressure regulators

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Ride Guides: A Quick Guide to Identifying Ford Falcons

The Ford Falcon lived from 1960 to 1970 (technically model year 1970 1/2), outselling its GM and Chrysler rivals for several of those years. The two-door compact shared a chassis with the Mercury Comet for the first five years of its production run, when its vehicle class included the Chevrolet Corvair and Chrysler’s Plymouth Valiant and

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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: The Great 5.3L Truck Swap Debate Revisited!

Editor’s Note: The following letter is in response to an answer in a previous column concerning whether to go with a 5.3L LS engine or a larger 350ci small-block Chevy. You can read Jeff’s original answer here. Prices reflect April 2016 figures per Summit Racing and, given the context/purpose of the article, have not been updated.

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VW to Buy Back 500,000 U.S. Vehicles Which Cheated Emissions Laws

Volkswagen AG will buy back about 500,000 diesel vehicles which were part of the emissions scandal that rocked the German automaker last year when it became known the vehicles used illegal software to cheat U.S. emissions law. The new buyback program for applicable diesel vehicles includes versions of the VW Jetta and Golf, as well

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Trektop How-To: Installing a Bestop Trektop NX Soft Top

Every once in a while a product comes along that’s not only good for your vehicle and good for your comfort, but is also somewhat easy to install. It’s rare indeed that a product can look good, work well, and slide in exactly like the instruction sheet says it should. Bestop’s Trektop NX is such a

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Atlanta Motorama Feature: Dale Turner’s 1947 Buick Super Convertible

We promise this is the nicest 1947 Buick Super Convertible you’ll see today. In fact, there’s a good chance it’s the nicest 1947 Buick you’ve ever seen. Dubbed the “Superliner” by owners Dale and Cindi Turner, the ’47 Super Convertible features modern innovations outfitted to its classic body. The leather-trimmed interior wraps around ambrosia wood panels,

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Video: Installation Tips for Mini High-Torque Starters on GM Engines

A high-torque starter can deliver the extra starting power you need to turn over a high compression engine. In the case of a high-torque mini-starter, you get that extra power in a more compact package for increased ground, oil pan, and/or header clearance. The advantages are clear, but there are some important steps you need to take

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EPA Withdraws Race Car Emissions Rule

The hot rodding community spoke — and the EPA has listened! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has removed language regarding converting emissions-controlled, street-driven vehicles for racing. The EPA statement said: “…EPA supports motorsports and its contributions to the American economy and communities all across the country. EPA’s focus is not on vehicles built or used exclusively

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