Exhausting Business: Garage Exhaust Systems
If you walk into almost any professional garage that operates in northern climes, (dealerships, repair shops, etc.), you’ll find one thing in common: garage exhaust systems. These systems direct the […]
What is a Heater Core? Where is It Located, What Does it Do & How Do You Flush It?
Put simply, a heater core is part of your automobile’s climate control system and helps fill your car, truck, or SUV’s passenger compartment with warm, comfortable air. In other words, […]
The Top 25 OnAllCylinders Tech Stories of the Past 10 Years
As we close the book on the OnAllCylinders 10 year anniversary celebration, we’re taking a final look back at a decade’s worth of gearhead news, featured vehicles, and tech posts […]
How a Brodix Intake Manifold Solved a Major Hood Clearance Issue with a Big Block Chevy in a 1970 Nova
Over the past year or so, I slowly assembled a big block Chevy for my personal project car, a 1970 Chevy Nova. The build was deliberate. I even used a […]
A Glossary of Trailer & Towing Terms, like Tire Load, Tongue Weight & GVWR
Just bought a camper or boat? Maybe a utility trailer to haul stuff from the hardware store? Whatever the reason, if you’ve got a receiver hitch and plan to do […]
The Handheld Infrared Temp Gun: Dozens of Uses for the Gearhead In & Around the Garage
Bob Dylan once wrote, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” But for us car folks, there are plenty of times when you do need […]
What Does it Take to Build a Kit Car? We Asked the Guy Who Put Together This Stunning Factory Five Mk4 Roadster
There are plenty of good reasons to build a kit car. For some, it’s the chance to own a replica of a super-rare ride—one you won’t fear racking up miles […]
Evans Waterless Coolant: Better Engine Protection When Things Heat Up
Since the 1930s, hot rodders and performance car enthusiasts have relied on engine coolants made from a mix of ethylene glycol, water, and corrosion inhibitors. While these water-based coolants do […]
The Malleable Connection: Flexplates & Flexplate Installation Tips
Unless your automatic transmission car has a vintage Clutch-Flite or Clutch-Turbo, there’s a pretty good chance it will be equipped with a flexplate. The reason for a flexplate is to […]
Distributor Gear Compatibility: How to Choose Which Distributor Gear to Use
There are several different types of distributor gears out there, including iron gears, bronze gears, melonized gears, and composite gears. So what’s the right gear for your distributor? Iron Distributor […]