When talking about an automotive cooling system, it’s easy to keep the focus on major components like the fan, radiator, water pump, and thermostat. But don’t overlook the role of […]
Mopar announced the arrival of its new 1,000-horsepower Hellephant 426 HEMI crate engine to great fanfare last October at the SEMA Show. To be precise, company officials unveiled the Hellephant […]
Whether used alone or in conjunction with a traditional formed gasket, a liquid gasket maker or RTV/silicone compound can really help ensure a leak-free seal between your mating surfaces. That […]
Here at OnAllCylinders, we rarely come across engine swaps that surprise us. In fact, we’ve seen high-power V8s dropped into everything from a Ford T-bucket to a Mazda Miata. Then […]
Pliers are as essential as the screwdriver or hammer. They’re so versatile that few homes, let alone garages, are without a pair. But the sizes and shapes available are abundant. […]
Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian has been building and writing about engines almost as long as there has been internal combustion. Mike’s shop, Birchwood Automotive, specializes in street performance and racing […]
Q: I have a vintage Ford F-100 pickup with a transplanted 5.0L from a 1991 Mustang and the following mods: Ford Performance cam (220° duration/.498″ lift), Airflow Research CNC-ported 185 […]
Q: A couple of questions. First, I have a 1984 Chevy S-10 pickup with a 2.8L V6 and a 5-speed manual transmission, and I want to change things up a […]
Q: Why do I need to use antifreeze? … A: The fluid you use in your engine’s cooling system can affect its performance. For most vehicles, a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and […]
If you’ve got a pre-1988 small block Chevy and are tired of that massive, ugly looking factory accessory drive—the one with the heavy air conditioning compressor, unattractive alternator, power steering pump, and […]