Editor’s Note: We’re back with Part Two of Project LS Next, a 440 cubic inch LS engine based on Dart’s LS Next iron block and built by Mike Mavrigian at Birchwood Automotive. In Part One, we covered the block prep, the rotating assembly, and camshaft installation. This round is devoted to the oiling systems, valvetrain,
Spring rate is a key factor in choosing the right springs for your suspension system. Spring rate is defined as the amount of force it takes to compress a spring one inch. A 200 lbs./in. linear spring, for example, will compress one inch when a 200-pound load is placed onto it. If another 200 pounds is put onto the spring, it will
Welcome to the Muscle Car Match-Ups Final Four. There were never any wrong answers, but we’re admittedly excited about the excellent match-ups your votes have created, as they represent some of the finest American V8 production engines of all time. Left standing: Chevy. Ford. Mopar. And the powerhouse up to this point—the Buick
The Summit Racing Show Car Series reached north of the U.S. border over the weekend for the 43rd Winnipeg World of Wheels. Check out some of our favorite rides from the show in the photo gallery below. [portfolio_slideshow id=63360]
In this video from Baileigh Industrial, master builder Bryan Fuller of Fuller Moto will show you the ins and outs of Baileigh’s entry-level TN-250 hole saw tube notcher. Versatility and adjustability are the hallmarks of this machine. It features a radial, self-centering capture vise which has a powerful screw with built-in handwheel that opens and
Q: I have a Ford truck with a 390 engine. I had the heads redone and installed a new cam and lifter set, true roller timing chain, valve springs, single plane Edelbrock intake, adjustable rocker arms, and headers. I use the truck to haul my 11 ½-foot camper. When I reach highway speeds and keep the rpms
Sprint car racer Dave Steele died during a weekend race at Desoto Speedway in Bradenton, FL in what appeared to be a routine wreck on the first turn of the 35-lap feature race. It’s the kind of thing no one wants to see, but Steele was such a significant presence in pavement sprint car racing,
We’re big fans of monster trucks here. We’ve seen our share of monster truck competitions and exhibitions courtesy of Summit Racing, which sponsors the Summit Racing/BIGFOOT monster truck. We even had the privilege of sharing exclusive video of driver Dan Runte’s exhibition for U.S. troops stationed in Kuwait. But we have to tip our OnAllCylinders caps
Spring has officially sprung. Unfortunately, Mother Nature doesn’t always get the memo—especially in America’s Heartland. That’s why the Omaha World of Wheels show has been a mainstay on the indoor show car series calendar for 62 years. Like all Summit Racing Show Car Series events, it gives automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts a chance to check out world-class hot rods
Editor’s Note: OnAllCylinders is dedicated to keeping enthusiasts informed about legislation that could affect their hobby. We’ve created a semi-regular feature, “Legislative News,” to highlight important government bills and other legislation that could positively or negatively impact hot rodding, racing, or off-roading. … SEMA-supported legislation (HR 1315) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
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