Many engine builders prefer using cylinder head studs, as opposed to bolts, for their performance engine builds. Cylinder head studs do offer some advantages, including higher clamp loads for more durability in high-horsepower applications. Studs can also safeguard your engine, putting the bulk of the fastener’s stress on the external nut side, which can avoid
A hydraulic clutch relies on pressurized fluid to amplify/transmit force, so whenever an air bubble gets into a closed hydraulic system, it can dramatically decrease the system’s ability to pressurize the fluid. That, in turn, can prevent the clutch from being able to fully disengage when you’re shifting gears. Note: Hydraulic clutch systems are very similar
We had our first taste of 80 degrees this past week at OnAllCylinders’ headquarters in northeast Ohio, and it was glorious—convertibles and motorcycles roamed the streets, the sun was shining, birds were chirping… …and now it’s snowing again. Undaunted, we used the hashtag #DropTop on our latest stroll through Instagram to help remind us of what nice
There are a lot of factors to consider when swapping an LS engine into a vehicle not originally equipped with one, perhaps the most important being the transmission choice. The good news is that GM made it really easy for folks to mount an earlier transmission to an LS: the bellhousing patterns are virtually identical
In today’s video, engine builder Richard Holdener is going to show you the dyno results of a previously modified 5.0L Ford engine before and after a cam swap (and unplanned valve spring replacement). Before the cam swap, Holdener is starting with an engine constructed of a BluePrint Engines 306 cubic-inch short block crate engine (a
Cars from the 1970s are often dismissed in favor of their 1960s-era brethren. And that’s a cryin’ shame, because these “malaise era” vehicles are actually a lot of fun. They’re easy to work on, can be modded for more power, and (in many cases) offer better handling and ride quality out-of-the-box than cars built before the
While replacing a water pump may seem like a pretty straightforward affair, there are several things you should look out for when doing the job that can prevent premature failure. More importantly, there are certain steps that shouldn’t be skipped to ensure your new water pump will last and your cooling system stays leak-free. The
With the exception of a pair of Canadian events in April, the 2018 Summit Racing Show Car Series calendar has reached its end. One of the final stops on the tour was in Utah at the annual AutoRama in Salt Lake City. It’s a big event, pulling in a nice mix of hot rods, modern
To “bed-in” a winch means to ensure the cable is properly wound around the winch drum. Why is that important? If your cable or rope isn’t wound correctly, the part of the cable under the most tension can bury into the cable that’s already wound around the drum. Off-roaders call this “bird nesting,” and it
The Summit Racing I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama is a big show—its main hall was crammed with show cars, vintage semi trucks, tanks and military vehicles, tractors, and even a massive Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter. To better put that in context, understand that the main hall was a former factory where workers assembled B-29 Superfortress bombers during WWII.
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