Valve Spring Installed Height: Why It’s Important and How to Measure It
Valve springs are probably the most stressed components of an engine. Yet they are also one of the most oft-overlooked parts in the entire engine. The fact of the matter […]
Ride Guides: A Quick Guide to Identifying Jeep CJs and 1987-2018 Wranglers
A Brief History of Jeep CJ and Wrangler Vehicles You may enjoy this more in-depth article too: A Quick Rundown of the Jeep CJ Generations Civilian Jeep CJs CJ-2A […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Crate Engine or Junkyard Rebuild for a First-Time Engine Build?
I have a ’72 Ford pickup that I’m slowly upgrading. It was originally a 6-cylinder truck and still has the original automatic I want to build this truck as a […]
Chevy Shafts 101: A Basic Guide to Choosing a Chevy Crankshaft
The crankshaft is the backbone of any Mouse or Rat. Without a good, strong crankshaft, your high performance Chevy engine (or any engine, for that matter) risks catastrophic injury. Whether you’re […]
The 2020 Muscle Car Match-Ups: Old School vs. New School
Welcome to Year 8 of OnAllCylinders’ Muscle Car Match-Ups tournament, which is our annual automotive twist on college basketball’s March Madness. These are strange times for all of us, as […]
Gear Jammers: How Different Driveline Combinations Affect Your Gearing Selection
Back in the day, the common way to select rear end gears for a car was downright simple: In an automatic, whatever ratio was in the transmission, was in the […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Optimizing Gear Ratio for Overdrive at Cruising Speeds
I have an early 70s Chevelle and I am planning for either a 700R4 or maybe a 4L60E. The car right now has a mild big-block 454 and I’m looking […]
Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen Showcases ‘Cuda & Mustang Builds at the 2024 SEMA Show
In radio DJ parlance, we’d call this feature article a two-fer. But instead of a Led Zeppelin Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid album cut, we’re getting a pair of vintage Ford and […]
Ford Crank Guide: How to Choose the Right Ford Crankshaft for Your Blue Oval
Whether it’s an old-school Windsor block, vintage FE, or modern modular motor, your Ford engine is only as strong as its crankshaft. Without a good, strong crankshaft, your high performance Ford […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Cylinder Head Upgrade Recommendations for a 307 Small Block Chevy
I’m looking at building a 307 small block Chevy. With the cam I want Summit Racing says I have to get the compression up some. I’m currently looking at a […]