The key to any great paint job is starting with a smooth canvas. Learn about how angle grinders, dual-action sanders, sanding blocks, and lots of sandpaper are the key to laying the foundation for the perfect automotive paint job. In less than three minutes, this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video will give you a nice
[portfolio_slideshow id=16644] Some say a project car is never done, since you can always add something else to enhance its style or performance. But in the case of our Summit Racing/Factory Five Mk4 roadster project, we have arrived at the endpoint and are ready to hit the street. Like most things, the devil is in
Editor’s Note: OnAllCylinders is profiling engines and engine builds by everyday high performance enthusiasts—hot rod hobbyists with DIY work ethics and real-world budgets. Casey Janis started building engines at the age of 14 and has been building engines for himself and others ever since. His definition of “Real-World Powerplant” was shaped by advice he received from famed engine
[portfolio_slideshow id=15417] In part three of our Factory Five Mk4 Roadster build, we covered assembly of the 427-cubic-inch 351 Windsor and installation of the drivetrain. Now we direct your attention to prepping the Mk4’s shapely fiberglass body for paint. Body shops and car builders agree that when it comes to painting, it’s all about the
In this clip, courtesy of SPEED’s Truck U, the boys are helping you maximize fuel economy in your diesel-powered rig by showing you some tips for installing a Banks EconoMind Diesel Tuner into a pickup truck. Check it out. A new tuner may be just the diesel modification you need to economize your long hauls.
[portfolio_slideshow id=14296] A while back we brought you the story of Mike Ondish and his quest to restore the hot rod of his youth, a 1968 Mustang GT nicknamed The Demon. Here’s a quick recap: the Mustang was infamous in the late 1960s and early ‘70s as the ride of choice for Mike and his
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
Street Ford magazine’s Roy Velardi is about to turn up the “wild” and “violence” quotient on Project Wild Violence, his rare XY Falcon GT replica. As you may recall, we told you all about the 1971 XY Falcon back in June—you can read the original Project Wild Violence post here. Just to spark your memory, the Falcon features: Mini-Tubs
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
[portfolio_slideshow id=12911] There’s usually at least one thing missing from a kit project: the engine. While Factory Five supplies most of what’s needed to complete the Mk4 roadster, getting it running on the road requires some horsepower. That’s where Summit Racing comes into the picture, drawing on 45 years of experience to help you pick
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