Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) has been around for decades, but plenty of hot-rodders remain spooked by the systems: “There are wires running everywhere.” “You need dozens of sensors.” “There are a bunch of multifarious black boxes looking after top-secret duties.” “They cost a fortune.” “You must be a computer hacker to make the thing run
Q: I built a 6-71 supercharged 355 c.i.d. Chevy. It ran fine for two summers until I took the car to the track to dial it in. On the fourth pass, the engine misfired through the blower. The blow-off valves on the supercharger intake manifold released like they were supposed to. When I got back to
EDITOR’S NOTE: What are the top high performance automotive parts of all time? Or in this case, what are the Top 20 most iconic parts that changed hot rodding? We’re talking total game-changers in the annals of our hobby. We asked a panel of OnAllCylinders staffers, longtime automotive journalists, and veteran members of the Summit Racing technical and
Rotor phasing refers to the alignment of the rotor top and the distributor cap terminal when spark occurs, according to MSD Ignition. It’s critical to maximizing engine performance. Incorrect alignment can lead to misfire and power loss. The folks at MSD Ignition have put together a nice visual guide that will show you how to
[portfolio_slideshow id=5266] Ignitions have come a long way from the breaker points and coil setup Charles Kettering designed before World War I (and starting the Delco company in the process). Now there are electronic distributors, megawatt coils, ignition control boxes, crank triggers, timing computers, and other gadgets designed to give you a bigger, more precise
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