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Jun 9, 2014

Ask Away! with Jeff Smith at OnAllCylinders: Brake Pads and Zillion-Speed Transmissions

What's OnAllCylinders' resident tech swami, Jeff Smith, been helping with lately? Well, J.A. of El Cajon, CA needed to find the proper method of bedding in disc brake pads on his 1969 Chevelle. And R.V. from Parts Unknown, USA wanted to know why the OEMs are going to eight- and nine-speed automatic transmissions--and if they are really any good.

May 16, 2014

Do the Standing Mile in Smokey's Dyno Project GMW!

The East Coast Timing Associaton (ECTA) opened its 2014 land speed record season May 3-4 at Airborne Park in Wilimington, Ohio. Despite some rain and high crosswinds that made things a little (OK, a lot) dicey, competition in the standing was hot and heavy on Sunday. One of those competitors was Brandon Masidonski in the Smokey's Dyno and Performance Project GMW--a BMW E30 powered by a GM LSX engine. With some help from Trick Flow Specialties and Summit Racing, this little monster puts 560 horsepower to the rear wheels--and naturally aspirated at that.

May 9, 2014

Ask Away with Jeff Smith at OnAllCylinders: Ignition Woes and Using Relays

Jeff Smith, tech guru, is now answering your stumper tech questions in his Ask Away column at our OnAllCylinders blog. This month, Jeff is helping out Gerald L. of Los Angeles with the ignition system on his ’70 Camaro Z/28 and learnin’ JR from Albany on the use of relays for the electric fan in his ’67 Mustang.

Apr 7, 2014

Jeff Smith Answers Your Tech Questions in the New “Ask Away!” Column at OnAllCylinders!

If you’ve been a gearhead for any length of time, chances are you’re familiar with Jeff Smith. He served as editor at Hot Rod and Car Craft magazines, and was recently chief tech guru at Car Craft. For almost 40 years, you couldn’t turn a page in any number of other car mags without seeing Jeff flogging an engine, answering stumper tech questions, or working on his beloved Chevelle.

Feb 6, 2014

Line Embraces Fresh Challenge as the 2014 Season Begins in Pomona

Jason Line will be competing at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals this weekend, the first of 24 events on the NHRA's Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour. But for the first time in his career, Line will be racing without teammate Greg Anderson.

Jan 6, 2014

The 17-Year Camaro: Mike Norcia’s ’67 Chevy Camaro RS

A 17-year Camaro? That's how long Mike Norcia's 1967 Camaro RS spent in a garage before he and his son Michael brought it back to life in 2010. Now they have a red-hot Camaro that puts a bit of a new spin on the traditonal Pro Street build.

Dec 30, 2013

Stopping 101: Brake FAQs from Bendix

Who better to get the skinny on brakes from than your pals at Summit Racing and the experts at Bendix? Bendix has been in the OEM and aftermarket brake business almost as long as there have been cars to slow down. They’ve put together this handy FAQ and troubleshooting tips list to address the most common questions about braking systems.

Nov 14, 2013

Coming to a Town Near You: The 2014 Summit Racing Show Car Series

Another year, another season of the Summit Racing Show Car Series…which is a darn good thing. The Summit Racing Show Car Series is the place to see custom cars, trucks, motorcycles, hot rods, race vehicles, antique cars, and other vehicles at indoor shows from Houston, Texas to Calgary, Canada.

Nov 1, 2013

The Complete Guide to Design Engineering Boom Mat

Design Engineering makes Boom Mat sound and noise insulation products for just about every part of your vehicle. That's a very good thing. But it was often not so easy to figure out which Boom Mat product to use.

Dec 17, 2012

UCoat It Floor Coating Systems How-To Video Now Available at OnAllCylinders.com

See how easy it is to apply the UCoat It Garage Flooring Coating System in a demonstration video and accompanying story. Learn how to prep the surface, properly apply the Coating System, and see the fantastic results!

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