How Tos

How to Choose Aftermarket Brake Rotors

As is true with the selection of almost any automotive part, how you’re going to use the part you’re shopping for means everything. Brake rotors are no different. A good brake system is an important piece of the ultimate-stopping-power puzzle, but it’s not the most important part. Always remember that your brakes don’t stop your

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Troubleshooting Dirt Bike Suspension Problems

Your dirt bike suspension is an oft-overlooked, or at least an under-appreciated, factor in your bike’s performance—whether you’re enjoying a weekend on the trails, performing high-flying MX tricks, or trying to squeeze every ounce of speed out of your bike at the track. Your suspension being well cared for and tuned is as much a

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How Do I Identify My Transmission? Your Top Tech Questions Answered!

We recently reached out to the guys in Summit Racing’s renowned tech department—the largest full-time staff in the industry—to identify and answer five common tech questions they hear on a consistent basis. With help from Summit Racing’s tech advisors and other industry experts, we’ll answer those questions here at OnAllCylinders. Today’s topic: transmissions. The specific

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Video: Choosing the Proper Collector Size

Whether you’re building for the street or the track, watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how to choose the proper header collector size. You will learn how to calculate the correct collector diameter to help improve torque. This video also explains how to extend your header collector length to broaden the torque

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OnAllCylinders Year in Review: Top Tech & How-To Posts of 2012

Editor’s Note: 2012 was quite a year. Actually, for OnAllCylinders, it was our only year. We’re putting the finishing touches on our first 12 months of delivering a unique combination of tech articles, tech projects, automotive features, photo galleries, event coverage, news, and lifestyle posts. We’re looking forward to bringing you that same mix of all things

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Learning to Stitch: An Introduction to MIG Welding

[portfolio_slideshow id=13623]   So you took (or are about to take) the plunge and got a MIG welder. Not only will you be able to make brackets, stitch together body panels, and fix broken parts for yourself, you’ll have the honor of doing it for your car pals, too. We know you’re probably itching to

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Reading 101: How to Read Your Spark Plugs

Listen closely because your spark plugs may be trying to tell you something. Is your engine running too lean? Too rich? Is there an issue with oil control or ignition timing? Or is everything just fine with your engine? Like the mechanical version of the Magic 8-Ball, your spark plugs may have the answers for you. The trick is

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How to Choose an Aftermarket Radiator

What’s more frustrating than sitting on the side of the road with an overheated vehicle? Whether it’s the sight of the steam coming from the hood or the smell of hot coolant splattered all over your engine compartment (or puddled underneath your vehicle), few things put a damper on weekend cruise like an overheated engine.

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Let it Snow: An Introduction to Snow Plows for ATVs and UTVs

Are you thinking about adding a snow plow to your ATV or side by side? Great idea. Whether you’re looking to more efficiently remove snow from your driveway, or perhaps make some extra money during the winter season, matching the right plow with your machine and understanding your options is a good first step. Choosing

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