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
Originally designed by the British Motor Corporation (a company formed by the merger of British auto manufacturers Austin and Morris), the Mini launched in 1959 and has since become one of the most iconic vehicles in history. The Mini was sold under both the Austin and Morris nameplates, and eventually became its own marque. Note:
Bad electrical grounds are one of the most common causes of electrical component problems. Bad grounds can cause intermittent performance, weak/dim lights, poor starting, bad sensor feedback, weak ignition, and a host of other electrical gremlins. We’ve already made two posts on troubleshooting grounds (you can read a quick grounding guide here, and a more
Yes, Memorial Day is celebrated as the official start of summer But we won’t lose sight of the real purpose for the holiday: To remember and honor all of the men and women throughout our nation’s history that have made the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of us can enjoy the many blessings we do.
During World War II, nearly every domestic industry adapted its operations to assist the War Effort. For some companies, that simply meant rationing raw materials, but others (namely those in the manufacturing sector) were called upon to re-tool their factories and begin assembling battle-ready vehicles, components, and other equipment. This was especially true for automotive
While they’re usually pretty reliable, troubleshooting a failed relay can be a frustrating endeavor. More importantly, if you’re trying to service a component that relies on a relay for power, it can be a hassle to ensure the relay stays energized while you’re performing diagnostics. Innovative Products of America (IPA Tools) makes Relay Bypass Switches that
The Indianapolis 500 race is steeped in tradition, from the “yard of bricks” starting line to the post-race milk drinking. But one of our favorite traditions is the ceremonial parade lap that occurs just prior to the green flag waving—it’s a chance to see the race cars before they get all blurry, and provides the best
Hi, I was wondering if you could help answer a few questions and doubts I have about moving forward with my E85 build. I know there’s a lot of hype about E85 being corrosive and I know there are measures to take to make that less possible in the fuel lines, pumps, and filters but
OK, so General Motors, maybe even Chevrolet, is building what appears to be a mid-engined supercar. We’ve teased some spy shots before. So far however, nobody has officially called it a Corvette—heck, by the time it reaches production, it could just as easily be called a Fiero. But we’re pretty confident now that this mid-engined beast
[Editor’s Note: This LM4 engine upgrade guide is part of a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing that we’re sharing at OnAllCylinders. For a primer on the entire LS engine universe, read LS Engines 101: An Introductory Overview of the Gen III/IV LS Engine Family.] … The Gen. 3
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