Mailbag: Choosing Between Even and Split-Duration Camshafts

  Q: I’m building a 440 for a Ramcharger. The engine will have to pull about 9,000 pounds GCW so I want a lot of low to midrange power. The engine is bored .040 inches over, will have 9.3:1 to 9.5:1 compression ratio, and has mildly ported open chamber heads with 2.08 inch intake/1.74 inch exhaust

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Parts Bin: Race Gas Fuel Concentrate

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: Race Gas Fuel Concentrate Sourcing a reliable supply of high-octane racing fuel isn’t easy — or cheap. Fortunately, Race

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Photo Gallery: Pittsburgh World of Wheels 2016

Another trip to the Steel City. Another great World of Wheels show. Hotrodders, and lovers of all things with engines and wheels, got together in Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend to celebrate their hobby. The Summit Racing Show Car Series is in full swing, and photographer Dale Minnix was on the scene in Pittsburgh to

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Mailbag: Tips for Choosing and Installing Header Fasteners

Q: I am installing a new set of headers, and I’m trying decide on which hardware to use. Would you typically recommend header bolts, or should I step up to a set of header studs? Are there advantages to using one type of fastener over the other? What other tips do you have for choosing header

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Video: Automotive Wiring Tips and Tricks

Intimidated by automotive wiring? Do you know how to determine the proper wire gauge (or thickness) you need for your job? In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn how to choose the appropriate wire for your next wiring project. As an example, you might be powering an auxiliary fan off your radiator,

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Mailbag: Mating and Sealing Tips for Milled Cylinder Heads

Q: I have a Chevy 350 small block. The heads have been milled .020-inch; the block and Weiand Stealth intake were not cut. Will I need a thicker intake gasket to mate the Stealth to the heads properly? Will I need to mill the intake, and if so, by how much? The Stealth is like-new and

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Photo Gallery: Cincinnati Cavalcade of Customs 2016

The 56th annual Cavalcade of Customs delighted auto enthusiasts in Cincinnati over the weekend, attracting some of the finest cars and trucks, nostalgia race cars, and motorcycles on the planet. The Queen City exhibition is the first 2016 event on the Summit Racing Show Car Series indoor circuit calendar. With photo contributions from Daniel Fortuna

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Buick Unveils 400HP RWD Avista Concept at Detroit Auto Show

While it’s not the reincarnation of the Grand National some enthusiasts were hoping for (or even a Riviera), all eyes are on Buick at the Detroit Auto Show after it unveiled the new Avista concept—a 400-horsepower rear-wheel-drive two-door powered by a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. The car sits on a 110.7-inch wheelbase—identical to the new sixth-generation

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