Video: Motor Oil Viscosity Explained
What’s the most-important property of a lubricant? Viscosity. Learn the difference between viscosity grade and viscosity index. Learn what all of those viscosity numbers and letters mean by listening to […]
Mailbag: Running a Solid Lifter Cam in a Ford 428 FE Engine
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we help properly convert a Ford 428 FE engine from a hydraulic to solid […]
Year in Review (Part 1): A Look Back at the Top OnAllCylinders Tech Stories of 2013
Editor’s Note: The year 2013 gave us the C7 Chevrolet Corvette and took from us performance legends like Dean Jeffries and Stu Hilborn. We had a light-hearted look at the half-dozen […]
Torque Converter FAQs: What is Stall Speed? How Does a TC Operate? (And Other Common Questions)
Know what a torque converter does? Of course you do. It converts torque, right? It’s a converter of torque. It’s OK to admit you don’t fully understand what a torque converter does […]
How it Works: Blow-Off Valves
The guys over a Power AutoMedia have launched a new site dedicated strictly to diesels and diesel owners. The site, named Diesel Army, includes tech, diesel features, diesel-related news, and […]
Fastener Tech: The “Friction Factor” and Why It Matters
When it comes to properly tightening automotive fasteners, there are several methods you can use. The most accurate way is to use a stretch gauge to measure the overall stretch […]
Video: Inside TCI’s New 4L60E and 4L80E Torque Converters
Is your torque converter stifling your vehicle’s performance potential? If you’ve ever opted to keep your transmission out of overdrive to avoid burning the clutches out of your torque converter, […]
How to Swap a Carburetor for a Holley Avenger EFI in 5 Simple Steps
Upgrading your early muscle car’s carburetor for a modern electronic fuel injection system has never been easier and less expensive. In the past, most EFI systems required some knowledge of […]
Cool School: Quick Guide to Troubleshooting Common Cooling System Problems
Coolant leaks. An overheated engine. Slow warmup. These are three conditions that indicate, or likely indicate, a problem with your cooling system. We’ve put together this quick guide to help […]
Dyno Video: 2010 Camaro SS + Trick Flow LS3 Top-End Kit = 100 More Horses!
A wise man once said, “seeing is believing.” Truth is we don’t know who came up with that saying (it could’ve been a complete idiot, for all we know), but […]