Month: February

Route 66 to Become the 20th U.S National Historic Trail?

A bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood of Illinois would establish Route 66 as the United States’ 20th National Historic Trail. If the bill, H.R. 801, becomes law, the National Trails System Act of 1968 would be amended to include the “Mother Road.” And that could be a very good thing for the iconic roadway. When Route

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Love Story: What Was Your First Automotive Love?

OK, it wasn’t exactly like this. But you get the idea. I remember holding that $2,200 dollars in my hand and thinking how I had never seen that much money before. That’s a lot of money for a 16-year-old kid. Literally a lifetime of savings. I remember setting that money down and picking up those

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Mailbag: How to Choose a Carburetor for Supercharged Engines

  (image © superchevy.com) Q: I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a supercharger for my 1966 Chevelle. What should I do about my carburetor? Do I need to go larger to accommodate the increased airflow requirements of the supercharger? What else can you tell me about achieving the right carb setup for my application? A:

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Line Begins Defense of Pro Stock Title with Win at NHRA Winternationals

(Photo by Will Lester/SCNG) Team Summit Pro Stock driver Jason Line started his championship defense with a victory over teammate Greg Anderson at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals in Pomona. Line ran a 6.568 at 211.10 miles-per-hour in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro for his 46th career victory and 14th consecutive season with at least one

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Parts Bin: Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake System for 2016-17 Camaro SS

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: Roto-Fab put eight months of development into this cold air intake system for the 2016-17 Camaro SS — and

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Baer Essentials: Choosing the Right Brake Components for a Street-Strip Car

Big cars need big brakes. While a common drag car might weigh 2,400-2,800 pounds, today’s street-strip machines can easily weigh more than 3,500 pounds. Often these heavy, fast cars tax the rotors, and the thin drag race-only pieces can become cracked or warped due to excess heat. Plus, the small, drag race-style calipers can flex at the

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A Timeline of the 20 Most Influential Parts in Hot Rod History

Take a walk through hot rod history, from the introduction of the Edelbrock Slingshot manifold in 1938 through the development of aftermarket electronic fuel injection in the 1990s, as we explore the automotive performance aftermarket’s most influential parts. (OnAllCylinders infographic by Lori Sams)

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Quick Tech: Why is My Car Battery Not Holding a Charge?

It’s one of the most-searched automotive questions on the internet. It’s also one of the most-common reader questions we get here at OnAllCylinders. “Why won’t my battery hold a charge?” Truth is, it might not be your battery’s fault at all. It could actually be a problem within your vehicle’s charging system at large. We realize

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Quick Guide to Choosing the Right Race Ramps Car Ramp

It seems like the basic car ramp has been around since the dawn of time—or at least the dawn of the wheel! Race Ramps has simply built on that tried-and-true ramp design and applied it to the needs of today’s DIY mechanics and motorsports enthusiasts. Race Ramps service ramps provide a convenient, sturdy, safe alternative to jack

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