Jeep Tech: Video Guide to Superchips 3571 Flashcal Tuner for Jeeps

The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most upgraded and accessorized vehicles on the planet. If you’ve made aftermarket upgrades to your Wrangler, we’re guessing you’ll want to take full advantage of them. Things like larger tires, bigger gears, and lift kits, necessitate some adjustments to your Jeep’s factory computer settings, so Superchips developed the 3571

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1930 Ford Model A

A parking lot is 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 Wednesdays, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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3 Ways to Bring a Deeply Discharged OPTIMA Battery Back from the Dead

OPTIMA Batteries are among the most-trusted and popular automotive batteries on the market. One of the great things about OPTIMA’s AGM-style batteries is their extremely low internal resistance. This allows very high amperage output enabling the battery to power your accessories longer and deeper than a traditional battery while discharging it at the same time. But

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Stroker Math (Part 1): Looking at the Math Behind Popular Stroker Engine Combinations

Maybe we should’ve called it “stroker science.” There is, after all, a formula involved in creating a stroker engine. Things like bore size, overbore, crankshaft stroke, and connecting rod length must all work together to produce the coveted added displacement without nightmarish clearance problems. Some stroker combinations can be done with factory parts; others may require custom

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What You Should Know About Counterfeit Parts — and How You Can Avoid Them!

On November 2 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, U.S. Marshals seized alleged counterfeit aftermarket automotive parts being displayed and sold by six Chinese vendors. The parts infringed on patents and trademarks on products sold by Jeep accessory manufacturer Omix-ADA, which worked directly with SEMA to shut down the alleged counterfeiters. The raids brought

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Photo Gallery: 57th Annual Houston AutoRama

Winter is almost here so we’re taking the fun indoors. We’re not talking about puzzles and games, either. We’re talking about the Summit Racing Show Car Series, which brings some of America’s greatest hot rods inside for a full slate of winter indoor car shows. The new season kicked off over Thanksgiving weekend and we’ve got a mammoth

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Video: How to Install Detroit Speed Mini-Tubs

Mini-tubbing dates back to 1960s-era drag racing. The act of widening a car’s rear wheelwells (mini-tubbing) still remains a popular option these days, but often for entirely different reasons. Because mini-tubbing allows a vehicle to accommodate wider wheel and tire packages, it can improve a car’s handling capability by allowing a much larger tire contact patch. That makes it

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Quick Tech: 8 Tips for Properly Tuning Your Nitrous System

Congratulations, you’ve settled on a nitrous system. There are any number of great systems on the market, and choosing a nitrous kit that’s right for your vehicle can be an accomplishment. If you watched our earlier video post, Your Top Nitrous Questions Answered, you know there are specific horsepower guidelines for picking the right system,

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Parts Bin: Chevrolet Performance SEMA Parts Combos for 2017 Camaro

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: Chevrolet Performance showcased an array of performance and dress-up combos for the 2017 Camaro at the SEMA Show in

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Video: Closer Look at Auto Meter’s Diesel Tach Adapter and Dash Link System

Chuckles Garage in Santa Rosa, CA built its 1,200-horsepower, Cummins-powered 1949 Ford F-100 pickup for multiple purposes. The truck, aptly named “Old Smokey,” is designed for land speed racing, road racing, and drifting. It’s also the perfect platform for the team at Auto Meter to show off some of its latest products, including the Tach Adapter and

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