Video 101: Oil Pump Pressure vs. Flow

One of the biggest misconceptions about oil pumps centers around oil pressure. As this video from Melling explains, oil pumps don’t produce oil pressure. They flow a particular volume of oil, which is then regulated by a valve within the pump. This valve determines the maximum oil pressure the pump can deliver. Oil pressure is

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Mailbag: What’s That Ringing Sound Coming From My Engine?

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re examining why new headers can cause strange noises from your engine. Q: I have a 1990 Camaro that is well taken care of. I recently added a set of headers, and I’ve been hearing funny sounds from underneath the car ever

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Roller Derby: How to Break In a Roller Camshaft

By now, it’s common practice (or should be) to use break-in oil with ZDDP or a zinc additive for a flat-tappet camshaft. But what about roller cams? Any old oil will work for that, right? According top engine builders, ring manufacturers, and cam grinders, the answer is no. And the reason is pretty simple. While the rings

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The Top 20 Parts that Changed Hot Rodding Forever (#5): M&H Racemasters

EDITOR’S NOTE: What are the top high performance automotive parts of all time? Or in this case, what are the Top 20 most iconic parts that changed hot rodding? We’re talking total game-changers in the annals of our hobby. We asked a panel of OnAllCylinders staffers, longtime automotive journalists, and veteran members of the Summit Racing technical and

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2016 Ram 3500HD Offers Most Torque Ever from a Mass-Produced Vehicle

All hail the king of torque! With a staggering 900 ft.-lbs. of torque, the 2016 Ram 3500HD will offer the most torque ever from the mass-produced vehicle, according to Ram. The 2016 version will offer 35 more ft.-lbs. than last year’s model. The added grunt comes from the Cummins 6.7L inline six diesel which also makes 385

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The Top 20 Parts That Changed Hot Rodding Forever (#10-6)

EDITOR’S NOTE: What are the top high performance automotive parts of all time? Or in this case, what are the Top 20 most iconic parts that changed hot rodding? We’re talking total game-changers in the annals of our hobby. We asked a panel of OnAllCylinders staffers, longtime automotive journalists, and veteran members of the Summit Racing technical and

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The 10 Things We Learn from Gearhead Dads

Today is the day we officially celebrate dads. But if you’re fortunate enough to have had a gearhead dad, you likely celebrate your father every day by sharing his passion for cars, trucks, and all things automotive. Your dad likely had some influence in getting you interested in cars. He may have affected your buying habits or sparked

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