Q: We have a 1974 Ford F-100 pickup we use as a tow vehicle. It has a 360-cubic-inch two-barrel engine running Crane stock replacement cam and “anti-pump-up” hydraulic lifters. The heads are fitted with TRW valves and springs that are close to OEM in the lift and spring pressure department. The rockers are stock ratio and
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: Based off the popular Minilite mag wheels, which were among the most successful race wheels of the 1960s and
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. … Legislation (L.D. 1150) has been introduced in Maine to establish a task force
The much-anticipated Dodge Demon will run on 100+ high-octane fuel usually reserved for dedicated race cars—a first for a factory production car! Of course, if you’d prefer to run on good old regular 91 octane, a button on the dashboard will let you do that, too. Here’s how it works: Earlier, Dodge announced that each
When we get a new Jeep—at least “new” to us—or an actual brand-new off-the-showroom-floor Wrangler, we want to keep it as pristine for as long as we can. But how can we keep our Wranglers scratch- and dent-free when we wheel in the desert, rock crawl in the mountains, or park at the mall? Inconsiderate
March must be Mustang Month. Mustangs have struggled to reach the top fan rides in most of our monthly contests, but you voted four into the Top 12 March 2017 Fan Rides. There are a couple Chevelles in there too, of course, and some beautiful trucks. Take a look below and vote to determine the
Remember when your mom told you not to run through the house with scissors or to stop sticking that screwdriver in the electric outlet? OK, maybe that was us. But there is one thing that everyone should be taught, and that’s how to use the right tools to install and remove a harmonic balancer. For
With corrosion from oxygenated pump fuel wreaking havoc on automotive plumbing systems, car owners and auto techs are turning to more durable line solutions like polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) braided hose. It’s not overly difficult to assemble, but it helps to have the proper tools and instruction. In today’s video, Summit Racing tech adviser Carl Pritts will introduce
We laugh every time we see that Buick commercial with Shaquille O’Neal shoehorned into a Buick LaCrosse. You know the one: As it turns out, Shaq isn’t necessarily the biggest, most powerful, or most muscular thing Buick has stuffed into one of its cars. That honor likely goes to the Buick 455 Stage 1 big block engine—winner of
Like an early Spring Nor’easter, the Summit Racing Show Car Series roared into Boston for the 43rd annual Boston World of Wheels. The perfect storm of hot rod fun, the show featured the Gene Winfield Chop Shop, the Pedal Car Challenge, special displays, celebrity appearances—and lots and lots of custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles. We got
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