Mailbag: Cylinder Head Bolts vs. Studs — and How to Determine the Right Torque Values
Q: I recently purchased Milodon main and head stud kits for a 390 in a Ford Fairlane GT. The torque specifications that came with the kits are general and don’t refer to any particular type of engine. The instructions only refer to stud diameter; for example, they say to torque 1/2-inch studs to 85 ft.-lbs., using
Parts Bin: First Mate Automotive Remanufactured Chevy 350 Engines
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals which can help get your next project on track. First Mate Automotive Remanufactured Chevy 350 Engines Need to replace a worn or dead small block Chevy engine? First Mate Automotive’s remanufactured Chevy 350 engine assembly is an excellent candidate for drop-in
‘The Fast and The Furious’ to be Re-Released in Theaters in June
Has it really been 15 years? Yes, yes it has. It’s been nearly 15 years since original The Fast and the Furious movie opened in theaters, and Universal is marking the occasion by re-releasing the movie in theaters for one day only. That day is June 22 — the day it originally premiered in 2001. As
The Top 10 American Performance Engines of the Last 30 Years (#3): Chevy LT5
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
The Top 10 American Performance Engines of the Last 30 Years (#5): Ford EFI 5.0L H.O.
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
UPDATED: Drag Racing Legend Shirley Muldowney to Undergo Lung Cancer Surgery
UPDATE (May 26, 2016): Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney is resting comfortably and talking with family members and friends a day after surgery in North Carolina to address potential lung cancer concerns, according to NHRA.com. In a four-hour surgery performed Wednesday at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in downtown Charlotte, renowned thoracic and cardiac surgeon Dr.
Rust Busters: How to Apply POR-15 Rust Preventive in 3 Easy Steps
Rust is a car or truck owner’s worst enemy — or at least part of the automotive Legion of Doom. Fortunately, POR-15 has come to the rescue with a corrosion-fighting line of rust preventive paints. While typical paints are weakened by moisture, POR-15 uses a unique formula of polymeric isocyanate derivatives that are strengthened when exposed to moisture. This allows the POR-15 to develop a long-lasting, non-porous,
The Top 10 American Performance Engines of the Last 30 Years (#7): Ford Powerstroke 6.7L
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
Spy (and Crash) Shots: 2017 Camaro Z/28 at the Nürburgring
A new Camaro Z/28 is on its way for 2017. Details are still sketchy on car, but the spy photographers at SpiedBilde captured a disguised Z/28 going through the paces at the famed Nürburgring in Germany. The guys at Road & Track would later catch video of the Z/28 hitting the wall during the testing
The Top 10 American Performance Engines of the Last 30 Years (#9): Chevy L98 350 TPI
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




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