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. In this week’s parts bin, we’re taking a closer look at some new fuel system offerings from FUELAB. FUELAB’s line of electric fuel pumps, fuel filters, and fuel pressure regulators
Volkswagen AG will buy back about 500,000 diesel vehicles which were part of the emissions scandal that rocked the German automaker last year when it became known the vehicles used illegal software to cheat U.S. emissions law. The new buyback program for applicable diesel vehicles includes versions of the VW Jetta and Golf, as well
A high-torque starter can deliver the extra starting power you need to turn over a high compression engine. In the case of a high-torque mini-starter, you get that extra power in a more compact package for increased ground, oil pan, and/or header clearance. The advantages are clear, but there are some important steps you need to take
Q: I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me: Could low oil pressure (15-20 psi) spin a main bearing or otherwise ruin an engine? How can you avoid low oil pressure? How long would it take for low oil pressure to spin a bearing? A: Here are the answers to your questions in
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: Centerforce DYAD Drive System Multi-Disc Clutch Kit DYAD Drive System Multi-Disc Clutch Kits handle up to 1,300 ft.-lbs.
Editor’s Note: Back in February we posted Part One of Dr. John O’Connor’s story about his latest race car, a 1995 Mustang GTS that will compete in NHRA Super Street. In this installment, Dr. John gives you an overview on getting sponsorship for a car—what to do, what not to do, and what a sponsor
NHRA team owner Bob Vandergriff announced his retirement unexpectedly Monday, leaving Top Fuel drivers Dave Connolly and Leah Pritchett without rides in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series. Bob Vandergriff Racing (BVR) is out of business, and all employees have been let go, according to an NHRA report. “I’ve been considering retirement for a
Q: I own a 1966 Chevy Biscayne with a 468-cubic-inch big block Chevy engine. It has 12:1 compression, Crane 298-degree duration cam, oval port cylinder heads, 926 cfm Holley double pumper on a Holley Strip Dominator intake, and an HEI distributor with an MSD ignition. The transmission is a Turbo 400 with a 3,500 stall TCI
California could expand a Los Angeles-area vehicle buyback pilot program reminiscent of the 2009 federal cash-for-clunker program statewide, potentially threatening older cars and cheap replacement parts availability. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) opposes the proposed California program, saying: “all scrappage programs hold the potential for enthusiasts to lose a valuable source of rare parts for vehicle
Changing the gearing in your differential is one way to add serious performance to your vehicle, whether you’re looking for quicker launches for races or lower rpm for increased street-cruising fuel economy. In this short-and-sweet PowerBlock TV video featuring Summit Racing tech expert Carl Pritts, you’ll hear more about choosing gearing for your vehicle. Then
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