May 21 2013
Learn how your carburetor’s power circuit affects your vehicle’s acceleration, as well as how the power valve works and how to find the perfect tune, by watching this 16-minute video. Before tackling your power circuit adjustments, you may want to check out the preceding videos in this series on How to Tune Your Holley-Style Carburetor: …
May 16 2013
We reached out to the guys in Summit Racing’s renowned tech department—the largest full-time staff in the industry—to identify and answer the five common tech questions they hear on a consistent basis. With help from Summit Racing’s tech advisors and other industry experts, we’ll answer those questions here at OnAllCylinders. Today’s topic: fuel pumps. When …
May 14 2013
Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn the basics of cutting braided hose lines and adding AN fittings to the ends.
May 14 2013
Mallory Ignition is a longtime leader in the development and manufacture of performance automotive distributors. It’s a family of product that has continued to grow and evolve over the years. Let’s take a look at the Mallory distributor portfolio and what the experts at Mallory recommend for how to choose the best distributor for your …
May 08 2013
Tire sizing doesn’t have to be complicated. And thanks to the gang at ITP Tires, you’ll never again have to do any head scratching while scoping out the tire walls on your quad or side by side. There are a bunch of numbers and letters. They all mean something, whether you’re shopping for traditional- or metric-sized …
May 07 2013
In this final installment of Summit Racing‘s automotive paint video series, you will hear a few important paint safety and clean-up tips that will help you wrap up your painting project like a pro. Learn how to clean up your paint gun and prep equipment like the experts, safely and efficiently. Be Sure to …
May 03 2013
How do you calculate compression ratio? What’s the best way to figure out engine displacement? In the automotive mechanics world, there are formulas and conversions for measuring just about everything—from horsepower and torque to carburetor cfm and gear ratio. The key is remembering them. While cheat sheets might have frowned upon in your sixth-grade classroom, we strongly encourage them …
Apr 30 2013
Prevent engine sputtering by learning how to properly tune your Holley-style four-barrel carburetor’s accelerator pump. Watch this 24-minute video and learn everything you’ll need to know to achieve smooth, consistent launches at the track, and the pedal response you seek on your next drive. Before you dive into tackling your accelerator pump adjustments, you may …
Apr 30 2013
You’ve seen it—somebody trying to install pistons and ending up with pinched or broken piston rings or so much oil in the bore their shoes are drenched. It doesn’t have to be that way if you use the easy-to-follow procedure outlined in the photo captions. Happy piston installin’! Tools Required Lint-Free Towels Piston Ring …
Apr 26 2013
Editor’s Note: This guest post is courtesy of the Car Care Council, which is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” program. National Car Care Month in April is the time of year to give your car some extra attention. Basic car care is the key …
