Parts

Product Profile: Cardo Systems Scala Rider Q1 Headsets

[portfolio_slideshow id=29126] Like hitting the open road by yourself—alone with just your bike and your thoughts? Then Cardo Systems’ Scala Rider Q1 Headsets aren’t for you, Lone Wolf. But for those of us that like to ride in pairs, or even in packs, these headsets are a bit of a game-changer. The headsets allow a

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Video: Sound Testing Flowmaster’s 8 Hottest Mufflers

Hear that? That’s the sound of spring heading our way. In Ohio, where OnAllCylinders is based, that means more sun, more fun, and more cars. There are dozens of great ways to upgrade your ride, but one of the simplest and least expensive, is to install a new high performance muffler to give your vehicle

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Hydro Dipping 101: The Process Behind T-Rex’s New Hydro Dipped Graphic Series Grilles

[portfolio_slideshow id=28672] Hydro dipping (n.): a method for transferring printed graphics to three-dimensional surfaces by suspending chemically-activated film in a vat of water and then dipping the substrate material into the water. Make sense? Of course it doesn’t. Hydro dipping is a fairly complicated, multi-step process that requires visual aid to understand. Luckily, the good

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Tool Guide: The 12 Tools Every Engine Builder Should Own

To build engines, you have to have tools. To build an engine properly, you need the proper tools. If you’re new to the high performance game and are building your first engine, we’ve compiled a list of twelve tools from our personal toolbox that ought to be in yours. None of these pieces are earth-shattering

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Muffler Tech: Corsa’s Reflective Sound Cancellation vs. Flowmaster’s Delta Flow Technology

Mufflers are tasked with reducing exhaust sound levels. Ironically, muffler manufacturers have created a lot of noise and confusion when it comes to exhaust technology. Although muffler designs can be broken down into distinctive categories—chambered, turbo, glasspacks, etc.—muffler makers are quick to tout the benefits of their own, unique innovations that make these designs better.

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Detroit Locker: History, Anatomy & FAQs About the Toughest Differential in Town

[portfolio_slideshow id=26782] Back in the day, if you needed the toughest, most-capable differential on the street, you ran a Detroit Locker.  When you want the same kind of differential today, the choice is still a Detroit Locker. It’s the most durable and dependable locking differential available. The Detroit Locker is an automatic locking differential that

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Buyer’s Guide: Our 10 Favorite Cragar SS Wheels

Cragar SS wheels are classics. They’ve been around as long as the American muscle car itself, and the forward-thinking designers at Cragar have continued to roll out new flavors of the venerable SS over the past 50-plus years. Whether you’re into American muscle, classic street rods, or trucks, there is a set of Cragar SS wheels

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Buyer’s Guide: Hot Rod Apparel for the Holidays

We’re getting down to it. Eleven days and counting. Are you in Christmas present scramble mode? At least one blog-post writer is. Good thing we know where to find some good last-minute gifts for everyone with a little 110-octane coursing through their veins. We rummaged through the racks at Summit Racing, looking for great hot-rodding

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Parts Bin: Garage Heaters, Battery Chargers & Other Winter Gear

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: Mr. Heater Convection Shop Heaters Warm up your garage or shop quickly so you can get to work

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