Installing a car cover sounds easy, right? Of course it does—if you’ve never done it before. But once you unpack the thing and start spreading several feet of cover material across the hood of your car, you’ll realize that it’s not as straightforward as it seems (especially if you’re doing it alone). The fine folks
We asked the bearing brainiacs at Mahle for some tips on fitting engine bearings. The first thing they emphasized was the importance of getting an accurate measurement. “When measuring bearing measurements, they should always be taken at 90-degrees to the parting line to determine the minimum clearance. If measuring the bearing wall thickness, use a
For the first time ever, Ford F-150 owners will be able to choose a diesel engine option in 2018. And not just any diesel, a Power Stroke® 3.0L turbodiesel V6 cranking out 250 horsepower and an impressive 440 ft.-lbs. of torque—torque that’s available at a very-usable 1,750 rpm. F-150 owners who use their truck for
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 recommending a carburetor and gearing combo to combat an improperly shifting 700R-4 automatic transmission. Q: I have a 1986 ½-ton Chevrolet pickup with full time four-wheel drive. It has a 350 crate
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: At the 2017 SEMA show, the suspension gurus at RideTech showed us their new R-Joint rod ends. The
If you’re rebuilding or upgrading your GM LS motor, knowing the bore and stroke of your stock Chevy LS engine is critical. It doesn’t matter if your LS is a Gen 3 or a Gen 4. It doesn’t matter if it is cast iron or aluminum. For all LS engines with the same displacement, the bore and stroke are the same. The chart
Before we put 2017 completely to bed, we need to look back at the top fan rides of December 2017. The most-popular fan rides for this December (in terms of likes and shares) consisted strictly of the Big Three—General Motors, Ford, and Mopar. Now you can help us determine which is the #1 fan ride
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 are
A parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesday, we often share a notable parking lot find—another benefit of being powered by
Winter can be a dark time for gearheads, in which many of us are forced to stand in our garages and stare longingly at a car shivering under its cover. Thankfully, snow- and salt-covered roads don’t stop the indoor Summit Racing Show Car Series. As part of the International Show Car Association (ISCA), the series
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