Mailbag: Diagnosing Potential Transmission Valve Body Issues

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re having a closer look at problematic transmission. D.S. Lakeworth, FL Q: I have a Turbo 350 transmission connected to a 10-inch converter (3,300-3,500 stall). In the water box at the track, the car shifts fine. When I go down the

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Parts Bin: Bubba Rope Gator-Jaw Soft Shackle

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: Bubba Rope Gator-Jaw Soft Shackle Bubba Rope has figured out a way to replace traditional steel shackles used

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Lot Shots in Review: Our Favorite Parking Lot Finds of 2014

The snow is piling up and the wind is howling outside our windows here in Northeast Ohio. That means the parking lots around here are more likely to be inhabited by snow plows and trucks than hot rods and muscle cars. Luckily, we have stockpiled a few parking lot finds from warmer days, so we’ll have new Lot Shots

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Al-Anabi Racing Loses Funding for North American Racing Team

Alan Johnson’s two-car Al-Anabi racing team has lost its funding from the Qatar Racing Club. The Al-Anabi Racing Team won NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world championships in 2010, 2011 and 2013. The team has won 42 races in the last six seasons with drivers Larry Dixon, Del Worsham, Shawn Langdon, and

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Mailbag: Prepping a 351 Windsor for Oval Track Racing

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re getting a Ford 351W ready for some oval track racing. H.F. Acme, PA Q: My son used to race a Street Stock oval track car, and that got me to want one of my own. I would like to try

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Relay Case: How to Use Relays and Why You Need Them

[portfolio_slideshow id=37184] An electrical system is only as reliable as its components. One easy way to increase system reliability and performance is by using relays to switch devices (lights, fuel pumps, fans, etc.) on and off. A relay is an electro-mechanical switch. An electro-magnet (also called a coil) is used to pull a set of

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15 Things We Can’t Wait to See in 2015! How About You?

New year. New possibilities. The year 2014 was an eventful, newsy one in the automotive world, but here’s hoping 2015 is even more exciting. To keep your mind off those new year’s resolutions you’re probably going to break by this weekend, we’ve put together a little light reading on what we’re most excited to see in 2015.

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2014 Year in Review (Part 4): Exciting New Parts & Product Profiles

Editor’s Note: The year 2014 gave us the introduction of the 707-horse Hellcat and the end of the popular fifth-generation Mustang. A sinkhole swallowed up a bunch of Corvettes, and then Mother Earth spit out some rare buried automotive treasure (sort of). The year provided us with some exciting new products, too. Here are the five new product profiles that garnered the most attention

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2014 Year in Review (Part 3): The Year’s Top Car Culture, Lifestyle & Entertainment Posts

Editor’s Note: The year 2014 gave us the introduction of the 707-horse Hellcat and the end of the popular fifth-generation Mustang. A sinkhole swallowed up a bunch of Corvettes, and then Mother Earth spit out some rare buried automotive treasure (sort of). At OnAllCylinders, we redesigned the website and welcomed an expanded cast of accomplished automotive writers to our team—all in

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