Editor’s Note: June is OnAllCylinders safety month and will feature stories and tips on a variety of safety equipment. The HANS Device has been around since the early 1980s but gained notoriety following the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001. The U-shaped head and neck restraint was developed to keep the head from whipping forward and backward
Stiction. It’s kind of a funny word that seems almost made up. But for many diesel owners stiction is a very real thing and it’s no laughing matter. Stiction — a combination of static and friction — occurs in the injectors of certain engines and causes hard starts, poor idle, and loss of throttle response. Although it’s most
Q: : I have a 1975 Mustang II built for drag racing. It has a 302 V8 and a C-4 transmission with an Ultra II bellhousing. I’m having problems with starters grinding when I try to start the engine. I’ve tried several different starters, but they all do the same thing. I’ve also tried changing
“It runs in the family.” How often have you heard someone say that when referring to athleticism, musical talent, or even artistic ability? The saying refers to gifts, traits, or passions that are inherited or passed down from generation to generation. It can apply to mechanical skills and the appreciation for all-things automotive, too. We sometimes hear
Think your job involves a lot of stress? It likely pales in comparison to the job of a cylinder head fastener. With peak combustion pressures in excess of 1,500 psi in a high performance engine, the stretching and loading forces on your head bolts are incredible. That’s why you must make sure your head fasteners are in
So far, our All About Stall series has focused on engine setup and its effect on torque converter stall speed selection. We’ve covered the importance of things like camshaft selection, engine operating rpm, and even exhaust backpressure. Another key part of the equation, according to ACC Performance president and CEO Nelson Gill, is vehicle setup. Vehicle weight, gear
(Sorry, Baskin-Robbins). Like ice cream, engines come in a variety of flavors. From old-school Flatheads to blown and fuel-injected big blocks, we saw a little bit of everything at last weekend’s Super Summit show at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next build or you just appreciate all-things horsepower, you’ll
We won’t say fires are common at the race track, but they do happen. A few of us have already witnessed motorsports fires this year, so we’ve decided to revisit the topic of onboard fire suppression systems. Is an onboard suppression system an added expense? Yes. Can you really afford NOT to have one in your car? That’s
Editor’s note: The 1980s was a transition period for engine technology in America. The iconic carburetor gave way to fuel injection. Cubic inches were out, and liter designations marked a new era for engines — one when power and fuel economy were no longer mutually exclusive. This modern engine age has featured some of the best innovation, technology, and performance
Super Summit, Summit Racing Equipment’s annual car show and manufacturer showcase, returns to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH this weekend. The show started as a defacto 25th anniversary celebration for Summit Racing in 1992 and was held at the company’s headquarters in Tallmadge, OH. Last year, Super Summit moved to Summit Motorsports Park to accommodate more
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