Despite what you might believe, at OnAllCylinders, we love pretty much any kind of vehicle. In the context of automakers, that means we like Ford AND Chevy. Not one over the other. Like many things in life, math can influence how we feel about the world. Of Detroit’s Big Three, General Motors made the most
An effective cooling system is critical to achieving peak engine performance. In today’s video, Jason Mirth, US Motor Works’ product manager for cooling systems, shares pro tips for replacing your water pump, as well as how to inspect and care for the rest of your cooling system components, which include your: Radiator Belts Radiator hoses
There’s much to consider when replacing or upgrading a clutch in your car or truck. Today’s video is going to clarify anything you might be confused about, and help you identify everything you’ll need to know for selecting a new clutch for your vehicle that you’ll be happy with. The things you’ll need to consider
Got a weird noise, shimmy, or other unpleasantness coming from your disc brakes? Before you start throwing money at the problem, step one is to pull your wheel off and check things out. But what do you look for? This video from the brake brains over at Raybestos will show you how to visually inspect
You don’t have to be a wiring guru to understand the principle of an electrical relay. Quite simply, relays are essentially switches that can be remote-controlled. They work by using the principles of electro-magnetism. When energized by a simple 12-volt source, the magnet will either turn the electrical switch on or off. Want more information
Under extreme, high-RPM operating stress, your engine’s valvetrain is subject to distortion and flex. This can cause havoc with the valve operation, altering its geometry to cause poor performance or worse—engine damage. That’s where valvetrain stabilizers (also known as stud girdles) come in. As part of it’s “Dart University” program, in today’s video the folks
NORWALK OH. — Ford Performance and Cobra Jet fans were treated to a rare treat this past weekend at Summit Motorsports Park, the site of the 50th Anniversary Ford Performance Cobra Jet Reunion, which took place in conjunction with the NMCA All-American Nationals. Some Cobra Jet-powered vehicles raced competitively, while others sat around looking show-car glorious.
Anyone who has ever driven a performance car or truck with a locking differential will tell you that there are distinctive noises that come with its operation. Normally, this is to be expected and isn’t a big deal, particularly when weighed against the performance advantages a locker will bring. But how do you know which
RENO, NV. — No, we haven’t run out of Hot August Nights photos to share with you. Our friend Nicole Kunar from the Summit Racing social media team spent most of last week in the “Biggest Little City in the World,” taking photos of all the excellent automotive eye candy sprinkling the Nevada-California border. [NOTE: See Part 1 and
SPARKS, NV. — Each week, we try to share a noteworthy vehicle spotted outside of a Summit Racing retail store in our Lot Shots feature articles. We’re taking a slightly different spin this week in honor of Hot August Nights, which took place last week in and around Reno, NV, including at Summit Racing’s retail location
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