Sitting in his shop in the Netherlands, Frans was mulling over a dilemma. He had a 16-cylinder Detroit Diesel engine and nothing to do with it. Then, Frans got an idea. Now, we don’t know exactly what the car culture is like over in Europe, but we’d like to think bolting a twin-turbocharged diesel engine
Defending Pro Stock world champion Jason Line found himself in the winner’s circle for the second time this season and 27th time of his career, after running a 6.548-second pass at 211.20 miles per hour in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro to take down Drew Skillman who lost on a red-light start. “The truth
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: Your engine’s air/fuel mix is really, really, really important. (Really.) Here’s why: If you’re running too rich, you’ll
A rusted, seized bolt or nut can turn an easy project into a nightmare. In fact, mechanics have been known to hold a lucky rabbit’s foot or refuse to work on Friday the 13th for that very reason. But removing a stuck bolt doesn’t rely on luck—it relies on the proper preparation and tools. Plan
I have a Pro Street Camaro with a big-block Chevy, TH400, Dana 60 and 4.30 gears. I just bought this car a few months ago. The gear ratio is what the previous owner told me it had. At approximately 50 mph I’m at 3,000 rpm. I’m running a 31-inch tall tire. How fast can I
Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some LS love. Since LS and Vortec engines are so common, they’ve become the go-to performance and swap engines of the modern era. These motors
On Oct. 1, 1908, the first Ford Model T was sold to the public. The rest, as they say, is history. But while the Model T ushered in several innovations, Henry Ford’s iconic motorcar would eventually mark the end of an era—the “Brass Era” to be exact. Most historic car aficionados agree that the automobile’s
Returnless fuel systems are becoming more common in new vehicles. As we learned in a recent Jeff Smith Ask Away! column, the increased use is due in part to tightening federal environmental regulations. Does that mean a returnless system is better for your engine than an earlier, return-style setup? It’s an important question to answer, especially
NHRA Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria will retire from NHRA drag racing following the conclusion of the 2017 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series on November 12 in Pomona, CA. DeJoria, 40, said she’s leaving NHRA racing in order to focus on her family. “It’s one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make and
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 helping a reader find low-end power in his ’70 Dodge Charger. Q: I have a 1970 Dodge Charger that weighs 3,700 pounds. It has a 3.91 posi rear axle and an 8:1
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