A few weeks ago I was struggling with my old floor jack—I rolled it under my Nova and eventually lifted the car up. A big issue is the handle needs to be pumped a lot to get it to lift. This is a real pain when the jack is rolled deep under the car–for example,
In the previous two installments of Horsepower Wars: Pony Wars, we’ve seen what $15,000 in upgrades can do to a Chevy Camaro 2SS and Ford Mustang GT. Or…at least, what those upgrades can do to a dyno run. Now, it’s time to take the cars to the dragstrip and see how those dyno pulls and horsepower numbers
I have a ’68 383 Road Runner, I bought it as a non-running car and it had a considerable cam in it when I got it—I think it is the Purple cam with 0.509-inch lift. The engine idles with only about 8-9 inches of vacuum. I have a 5-speed Tremec TKO 600 in the car. I
[Editor’s Note: This LC9 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 are 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.] … Intro to
When Dodge decided to stuff a pavement-shaking Cummins turbodiesel engine into its Ram pickup truck way back in 1989, the engineers had to overcome a litany of technical and mechanical hurdles. Turns out, that was child’s play compared to stuffing one in a hot rod. But that’s exactly what some crazy builders did here. Normally
Under extreme, high-RPM operating stress, your engine’s valvetrain is subject to distortion and flex. This can cause havoc with the valve operation, altering its geometry to cause poor performance or worse—engine damage. That’s where valvetrain stabilizers (also known as stud girdles) come in. As part of it’s “Dart University” program, in today’s video the folks
TIERP, Sweden — The Summit Racing Equipment Internationals took place this past weekend at Sweden’s Tierp Arena, where some of Europe’s fastest drivers will be racing for trophies in everything from Jr. dragsters to Top Fuel. On the first day of the event, drivers competing for FIA championships set up camp for the weekend, while
NORWALK OH. — Ford Performance and Cobra Jet fans were treated to a rare treat this past weekend at Summit Motorsports Park, the site of the 50th Anniversary Ford Performance Cobra Jet Reunion, which took place in conjunction with the NMCA All-American Nationals. Some Cobra Jet-powered vehicles raced competitively, while others sat around looking show-car glorious.
TIERP, Sweden — During the Summit Racing Equipment Internationals at Tierp Arena, Sweden, the Summit Racing Pro ET/Super Pro ET Super Series track champions were honored for season-long achievements with a luncheon and individual recognition. Qualifying events were hosted May through August at various drag strips in four countries. Overall championships will be awarded following
NORWALK, OH. — Kurt Anderson bought a 1955 Chevy at age 13. He bought it for $1,700, which the Eau Claire, WI native said he had saved from mowing lawns, shoveling snow, and a paper route. “My dad had to drive it home for me,” Anderson said in an OnAllCylinders interview during qualifying for the
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