RENO, NV — Automobiles that some enthusiasts have only dreamed of, motorcycles, boats, off-road vehicles, planes and even classic cars uncovered in barns are all awaiting new owners. These and many other elements comprise the debut of the Hot August Nights Auction presented by Motorsport Auction Group (MAG) at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from Thursday,
Q: I have a 1976 Chevy Blazer with a 320 hp small block. It has a 600 cfm carburetor, MSD 6A ignition with an HEI adapter kit, and a heavy duty distributor cap and rotor. I keep melting a hole through the distributor cap, plus the center terminal (spring included) and the arc seal. I swapped
Team Summit’s Greg Anderson won his seventh race of the season Sunday at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma, CA. The win is the 85th of Anderson’s spectacular Pro Stock career which ties him with Bob Glidden for #2 all time on the NHRA Pro Stock wins list and #6 all time for all
The Plymouth Road Runner beep-beeped its way into the hearts of the Mopar faithful in 1968—a mostly no-frills mid-size performance machine on Chrysler’s B platform shared by many classic Mopar muscle cars. Plymouth paid Warner Bros. $50,000 in order to use the Road Runner name and likeness, as well as a special beep-beep horn inspired
When the gang at COMP Cams decided to swap the camshaft in a 454-cubic-inch V8 L29 L.4-liter Gen. VI motor with an aggressive profile, they were also forced to upgrade the engine’s valve springs to accommodate it. You can see that cam swap video here. There are three important considerations when choosing valve springs: Matching
Q: I have a small block Chevy engine. Unfortunately, I don’t know what size it is! The bore is 3.87-inch so I assume it is a 283 or a 307. There is a canister type breather in the lifter valley; I understand that means the engine is a 1967 or earlier. I copied down the casting
The two winningest drivers in their respective classes in NHRA history, John Force and Tony Schumacher, scored historic victories Sunday at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway near Denver. Allen Johnson in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle, were also winners at the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
Discover how adding a more-aggressive camshaft to a factory engine can dramatically increase power, when the good people at COMP Cams show you how to perform a cam swap in a massive big block Chevy. Using a 454-cubic-inch V8 L29 7.4-liter Gen. VI motor, which originally came equipped in 1996-’99 full-size Chevrolet and General Motors
Q: I was shopping around for a new carburetor recently, and I noticed some carburetors being described as calibrated and ready-to-run out of the box. Is there really such thing as a “ready-to-run” carburetor? Don’t most carburetors require some amount of tuning after installation? A: While most aftermarket carburetors are wet-flow tested and calibrated for ready-to-run operation at the
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. Summit Racing Wheel and Tire Combos Whether you drive a classic muscle- or ponycar, Jeep, or even a 2015-16 Mustang, Summit Racing has created a Wheel and Tire Combo for
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