Month: August

Video: How a Trackimo GPS Tracking System Can Protect Vehicles from Theft

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about three out of every 1,000 vehicles are stolen each year in the United States. That may not sound too alarming—until your vehicle is one of the three. That’s where Trackimo comes in. It’s an intelligent GPS/GSM tracking system that allows you to keep an eye on

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Mailbag: Ideas for Cooling Down a Mysteriously Hot-Running Engine

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We work with the Summit Racing tech department to help you tackle your auto-related conundrums. In this week’s Mailbag, we’re troubleshooting an engine that’s running too hot. Q: I have a 1955 Chevy two-door sedan. I have switched engines in the car a number of times, and it currently has a 327

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Volkswagen Will Build All-Electric Microbus

Earlier this year, Volkswagen unveiled a retro-styled microbus concept named the I.D. Buzz. Borrowing several design cues from the iconic VW Type 2 Kombi, the I.D. Buzz was a popular attraction on the auto show circuit. Now, after months of speculation, VW has confirmed the concept will go into production and is expected to hit

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Pritchett, DeJoria, T. Gray & Savoie Win in Brainerd

Leah Pritchett piloted her dragster to her fourth Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Alexis DeJoria in Funny Car, Tanner Gray in Pro Stock, and Jerry Savoie in Pro Stock Motorcycle, were also winners at the 17th of 24 events on the NHRA Mello

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SPY SHOTS: See the 2018 Chevy Corvette ZR1

The SpiedBilde cameras were at it again, this time capturing what appears to be the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, which many industry watchers are expecting to be the final Corvette of the C7 generation. General Motors officials haven’t confirmed any details about a mid-engine Corvette to be released in 2019, and whether that will officially

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Vote Now in the 4th Annual OnAllCylinders Readers’ Choice Awards!

Welcome to the most inclusive Readers’ Choice Awards, anywhere, ever. How inclusive are we? You don’t even have to be an actual OnAllCylinders reader—or even make any choices (simply throw darts at your computer screen or mobile device and let chance decide!)—to participate. Neat! But we hope you’ll decide to do both—read our stuff and

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How to Retrofit GM LS Valve Springs on LT1 Cylinder Heads

Since the GM LS is such a popular engine series, LS-compatible parts are common and easy to find. Which means, if you’re using 1992-97 LT1-style heads on your engine, you may find more spring options if you look for valve springs designed for the LS. Those different spring types however, are not compatible. Fortunately, the

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Born For This: Nathan Popp Recounts First Autocross Competition

Editor’s Note: Nathan Popp, 17, is the son of champion autocrosser and road racer Danny Popp. In his first OnAllCylinders column, Nathan recounts the story of his first autocross competition at age 15, dropping in some autocrossing pro tips along the way. We’ll look forward to sharing more of Nathan’s story in the future.  …

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