Q: I’ve installed a set of steel roller-tip rocker arms on my Ford 302 engine. The cylinder heads are also equipped with aftermarket rocker arm studs and pushrod guideplates. Unfortunately, the rocker arm nuts keep coming loose. What can I do? A: Most aftermarket steel roller-tip rocker arms use OE-style self-locking nuts. If your rocker arm studs
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: You might not own a 700-plus horsepower Dodge Challenger Hellcat, but you can make your 2015 Challenger RT or RT-Plus sound
Compression equals horsepower. The reason is simple: The more you squeeze the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber, the more power you can create. In theory, forcing air and fuel in as small a combustion chamber as possible (measured in volume) will yield maximum engine compression and horsepower. There are a number of ways
Universal or direct-fit? California or one of the 49 other states? What’s the right catalytic converter grade? These are the questions MagnaFlow covers in this video which will teach you the basics of choosing a catalytic converter for your particular vehicle application. Check it out, then learn how to diagnose catalytic converter problems, and how to stay emissions
The U.S. Justice Department sued Volkswagen for upward of $90 billion Monday, alleging the German automaker intentionally cheated federal emissions testing on several 2.0L and 3.0L diesel vehicles sold in the United States. U.S. lawsuits often settle out of court for fractions of the maximum penalty, but the $90 billion figure is five times higher
Q: My 1969 Roadrunner has a new diaphragm-style clutch. While shifting at high rpm, the clutch pedal sticks to the floor. When the engine speed decreases, the pedal comes back up. Can you help me out? A: Remove the clutch pedal’s over-center/assist spring. While it was originally installed to help with heavier Borg and Beck clutches, it can
LAS VEGAS, NV — Yukon Gear & Axle, manufacturer of high quality and robust drivetrain parts, showed off a variety of new products at the 2015 SEMA show, and you can take a closer look at them in this series of short videos. The featured parts, include a locking hub conversion kit for late model Dodge, a
Q: I have a 1941 Ford sedan with a small block Chevy. I would like to replace the TH-350 transmission with a TH-700-R4. How much difference is there in the physical size of the transmissions? Will I need to change the transmission mount? Would the driveshaft need modification? A: The TH-350 is 27¾ inches in total length and
Goodguys founder Gary Meadors died Sunday in his home in Arizona. He was 75. Multiple reports said Meadors suffered a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, and sons, Marc and Marty. There’s been a huge outpouring of condolences for the Meadors family, and kind words for Gary as he was considered every bit
Consistency is key when tuning a nitrous car. By maintaining consistent nitrous pressure from run to run, you eliminate one variable so you can identify other needed adjustments in your track setup. In this video, Mike from Nitrous Express talks about the new Nitrous Express Hot Water Bottle Bath and how it can help you maintain consistent bottle pressure.
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