Thermo-Tec’s new Rogue Series heat wraps are made using basalt. And before you ask—no, basalt isn’t a fancy new flavoring for your French fries. Rather, it’s a super heat-resistant material made from volcanic rock that can withstand temperatures up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. And that’s exactly what makes the new Rogue Series heat insulating products
In part one of this two-part segment, we dug into Holley Performance Product’s top-of-the-heap Dominator EFI system. If you recall, we noted how sophisticated this system is and how user friendly Holley has made it. With that initial look, we looked at everything from self-learning to the base maps Holley provides. This time around, we’ll investigate
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
What’s the preferred ride of Vulcan Star Fleet Captains and corruption-busting bar bouncers? If you said the Buick Riviera, you’d be right. …and you probably watch too many movies. But unlike Captain Spock’s fondness for the 1964 Rivi, in today’s Lot Shots, we’re focusing on the 1965 edition. In 1989’s seminal film ‘Roadhouse,’ the protagonist
Anyone who has ever driven a performance car or truck with a locking differential will tell you that there are distinctive noises that come with its operation. Normally, this is to be expected and isn’t a big deal, particularly when weighed against the performance advantages a locker will bring. But how do you know which
Q: I have a Gen. Five, LT-series 5.3L L83 engine that’s going into my 1975 Chevy Monza. The factory intake manifold is too tall to clear the stock hood, so I need a lower-profile intake. Can I use the intake from a newer Corvette LT1? *** A: Yes, the LT1 intake will bolt up to your
Billy Torrence picked up his first career Top Fuel Wally with his win Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, MN. Jack Beckman in Funny Car, Deric Kramer in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also winners in their respective categories at the 17th of
If you’re into canoeing or kayaking, then we don’t have to tell you how much fun it is to be out on the water. On the other hand, lugging your kayak to the shore may be quite lacking in the fun department. Properly transporting a kayak (or canoe) however, is essential for both its protection
[Editor’s Note: This L96 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
Wander through the pits at any drag race or examine enough cars at shows, and sooner or later you’ll find beat-up AN fittings. Some will have a few nicks and bruises. Others may have even greater damage. There’s good reason for that: those AN fittings are made of aluminum—a material that’s softer and more delicate
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