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Get some interesting history behind Honda's racing and motorsports heritage, along with some insight on its potent K-Series engine—plus modern import tuning tech—with Honda K-Series engine swap expert David Cordell from Hybrid Racing. 

We sat down with hotrodder, journalist & racer Liz Leggett to discuss her fascinating career path. Listen and get some smart advice for anyone passionate about land speed racing or interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry. 

Learn how automotive trade shows bring an important benefit to the industry, and offer a collaborative space for networking, innovation, and comradery. Get some tips on how to navigate your next event successfully with the folks behind the HPX High Performance Expo. 

We get into the nitty-gritty of performance and racing engine oil with the experts from PennGrade 1. Learn about important topics like zinc/phosphorous additives, viscosity, synthetic and mineral blending, and the science behind motor oil formulations and additive packages.  

Restoring or upgrading a vintage Datsun 240Z, 260Z or 280Z? Get some expert advice from one of the leaders in Nissan reproduction parts. Max McCroskey from Resurrected Classics explains why the Z makes such a great project car & what should look for when buying one. 

We sat down with respected author Joseph Potak to learn how he became the go-to resource for LS Engine tech. We'll cover topics like the Gen. 3/4 LS and Gen/ 5 LT engine design and evolution, along with LS engine swap solutions. If you've got an LS or LT engine swap in your future, check this one out. 

We're back in the OnAllCylinders studio with plenty of hot cocoa, candy canes, and automotive-themed holiday stories. Hear our thoughts on what gifts Santa should bring to the industry, and what we hope is in our stockings this year. We also offer opinions on which automobiles best represent each of Santa's reindeer. 

We gathered a small panel of industry veterans who've attended plenty of SEMA Shows in the past to discuss the 2024 event, offer some insight into the current automotive trends, and highlight some incredible custom builds. We'll also reveal a few predictions about the future of the automotive aftermarket industry in 2025.

We sat down with Matt Zapp to learn all about his street legal, all-steel 1984 Chevy S-10 drag race project, which is poised to run a sub-10 second quarter mile. Get details behind the built LS engine under its hood, along with all of the other chassis and performance upgrades that make this truck a track monster. 

We sat down with the car care experts at Malco to get some vital tips and techniques to help you wash and detail your car like a professional—inside and out. You'll also learn about which products work best for specific detailing jobs, and how to avoid some common car washing mistakes. 

Ian Lehn from BOOSTane fuels talks about how he challenged his Dad—and his Ferrari 360 Modena—to a race against a worn-out 1969 Mustang in the Big Bend Open Road Race. Hear how it all went down, and learn some interesting tech behind octane boosters, fuel additives, and synthetic fuels in this special Father's Day episode.  

Piston expert Trey McFarland from RaceTec Pistons joins an in-depth discussion on high performance piston tech. Learn all about piston technology & the different piston alloys available, so you're able to choose the best pistons for your hot street or race engine. You'll also learn how things like wrist pins, connecting rods, and rings all work together for optimum engine performance. 

Casey Currie of Currie Enterprises doesn't just develop axles and components for off-road vehicles, he's out there putting his products to the test. When you buy an axle from Currie, you know it's field tested and proven...perhaps by Casey himself! Hear all about Casey's journey in the axle manufacturing business as well his experience in the world of off-road racing.

We get to the bottom of some common exhaust system myths and talk through popular debates like X-pipe vs. H-pipe. To find definitive answers, we traveled to Magnaflow Exhaust and talked to Magnaflow's Rich Waitas. We also discuss exhaust system choice and go over some things to consider when buying an aftermarket exhaust system.

Automotive brake system technical questions are among the most common questions fielded by the tech team at Summit Racing. So we brought in the braking experts to cover some of the most recurring tech questions and answers. In this episode, Bill Cummings and Dan DeKruger of LEED Brakes join us to talk brake system anatomy, braking questions, and brake system troubleshooting.

In this episode, we revisit Summit Racing's popular "Project 1000" LS build and answer some of the common viewer questions around the build. Summit Racing LS experts Brian Nutter and Mike Schmidt provide additional insight on the engine build, as well as general LS tech questions.

Holley took what it learned from its original Sniper EFI kit and applied those lessons to its Sniper 2 EFI system. Introduced late in the summer of 2023, the Sniper 2 EFI makes the process of converting to an aftermarket EFI even more hassle-free than ever before. In this episode, we look at some of the improvements made to the Sniper 2 kit and talk about how to get the most out of your Sniper 2 EFI system. 

From brittle speakers to fuzzy reception, older car radios can present some vexing problems, so we sat down with our pal Joe Rock from RetroSound to talk all about some basic troubleshooting and install tips for these vintage jamboxes. We also discussed a handful of solutions for folks that want to add modern audio capabilities to their classic car—without chopping up or otherwise upsetting the vintage aesthetic of their dash. 

The year 2023 is in our rearview, and it's on to 2024. But first, a look back at the automotive stories, new car announcements, new products, and other happenings that shaped 2023. And where do we go from here? We talk about the news we'd like to see in 2024. What is YOUR top automotive-related news items of 2023?

Grab your figgy pudding, pour a glass of nog, and crank up the Ray Conniff Singers, because it's time for the star-studded OnAllCylinders Holiday Podcast Episode Spectacular! And of course, by star-studded, we mean the staff at OnAllCylinders and some pals from Summit Racing. 

From our OnAllCylinders family to yours, enjoy this peppermint-flavored podcast episode as we reflect on holidays of yesteryear, a few of our favorite Christmas traditions, and what gifts the automotive aftermarket has given us over the decades (along with some that we hope Santa brings us soon). It's 30 minutes of hotrod holiday f...

While the annual SEMA Show might be the most visible component of the Specialty Equipment Market Association, the SEMA organization does a lot more to benefit the automotive aftermarket industry. Perhaps SEMA's most important efforts center on its involvement in government affairs. From emissions regulations to off-road trail access, SEMA makes sure that automotive aftermarket industry members and consumers (that's you) have a voice in these political conversations. Karen Bailey-Chapman,  Senior Vice President, Public and Government Affairs with SEMA, leads the charge to protect your hobby and our industry. We sat down with Karen to learn more about her r...

While it’s easy to get excited about jaw dropping acceleration and massive towing power, let’s make one point clear: Stopping is just as important as going. To that end, we wanted to talk with a brake expert about everything from basic brake tech all the way to disc brake conversions for classic cars and towing upgrades for late model trucks. And we found the perfect guy for the job in Tom Reid. Not only is he president and CEO of a top-tier performance brake company, SSBC-USA, Tom’s also an engineer who grew up working with his uncle’...

The SEMA Show is the aftermarket industry's biggest show. It's where new products are introduced, emerging trends are uncovered, and important news is broken. So, what were some of the highlights of the 2023 SEMA Show? Our Summit Racing roundtable discuss the show and talks about some of the things that stood out when we attend the event in early November. Listen in and see what's in store for '24!

As much as we enjoy making big power on an engine dyno, keeping it pointed in the right direction is just as critical. So we sat down with our old pal Lee Grimes from Koni North America to talk all about performance suspension tuning 101.  Lee's not just a guy who knows a lot about Koni suspension parts, he's also serious racer with around 40 years of track experience under his tires. Suffice it to say, when he offers insight and tips on suspension tuning, we're inclined to listen. We invite you to listen as well!

Ralph Moody Sr. was a major driver (pun intended) of racing innovation and design throughout the 20th century.
In particular, together with John Holman, the Holman-Moody race team helped develop and refine a veritable fleet of awe-inspiring machines, from offshore power boats to the legendary Ford GT-40. In fact, serving as Ford’s de facto tuning shop in the 1960s, the FoMoCo tapped Holman-Moody to design and build its entrant into the nascent NASCAR Aero Wars: the Torino Talladega. While Ralph Moody Sr. passed away in 2004, the Moody legacy carries on with his son, Ralph Moody Jr. Now an...

Any experienced gearhead will tell you that a professional-quality paint job doesn’t happen overnight—it’s the result of hours of training, practice, and prep work. And while that might dissuade a lot of folks from tackling a paint project themselves, the truth is, you can do a pro-spec automotive paint job in your home garage and—honestly—it’s a pretty straightforward process. We hosted automotive paint expert Kevin Tetz to answer some common questions surrounding at-home paint projects and also get some valuable tips for better results.

When two-time NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car Champion Doug Gordon refers to his race team family, it’s the literal truth. From his father, former racer Mike Gordon, to his daughters, Maddi and Macie Gordon, the Gordon family is all-in on drag racing. Hear the full story behind this family racing operation!

Drag Illustrated magazine's Wes Buck and Mike Carpenter talk drag racing, Drag Illustrated magazine, and Drag Illustrated's 30 Under 30 program honoring the up-and-comers in the world of drag racing.

Eric Franz, chairperson of the Cleveland chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers, brings awareness to the Formula SAE program. Formula SAE and Baja SAE programs are designed to develop the next generation of automotive talent. Offered by colleges and universities across the country and around the world, Formula SAE teams engineer and build vehicles and compete against one another at various events. How do the programs work? Might they be a good option for someone in your life? Give this episode a listen!

Summit Racing is celebrating 55 years in business in 2023. So we enlisted respected and longtime automotive journalist Jeff Smith to talk about the evolution of automotive technology over those years. Where has the aftermarket been and where is it going in the future? Jeff shares his unique perspective on the ever-changing automotive performance landscape.

What is VINwiki...and how can you use it to your benefit? Founder Ed Bolian joins us to talk about the site and his own interesting background in the automotive world. If you like exotic cars, Bolian has a vast knowledge and experience to share with you. Listen in!

If you've participated in the Pro Touring movement (or even just heard of the term "Pro Touring"), you can thank Mark Stielow.  Mark was instrumental in ushering in this new style of car building via his stable of first-generation of Camaros. But Mark's involvement in the automotive industry goes way beyond that. He has held key roles at General Motors, most recently helping to oversee its racing programs. This is all to say, he's got stories! Listen in to our conversation with Mark Stielow in this episode of the OnAllCylinders podcast!

Media personality and car guy Rutledge Wood joins the show to chat with host Justin Weideman. The episode covers many of Rutledge's car projects, the hunt for new projects, and even the host's quest to own a hot air balloon (and Rutledge's interesting reaction)! No script here...this episode is delightfully all-over-the-map. Enjoy!

Michael Callahan's Cyclone isn't just any Mercury Cyclone. It's a Cyclone Spoiler II...a rare vehicle that was Mercury's entry into the NASCAR Aero Wars. Together with its cousin, the Ford Torino Talladega, this car was designed to battle Mopar's legendary Charger Daytona and Superbird twins on the NASCAR Super Speedways. But that's just the start of the story. This particular Cyclone Spoiler II has seen time on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Listen in as Michael Callahan shares the unique story and experiences behind his '69 Cyclone Spoiler II.

We catch up with professional Motocross and Supercross racer Shane McElrath, who won the 2022 FIM Supercross World Championship in the SX2 class.

From his history on the track--Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, and more--to his current role creating cutting-edge suspension products, John Hotchkis is a racer and performance car enthusiast through-and-though. We talk with John about his racing experiences, suspension technology, new products and more!

Ian Johnson has worked hard to become one of the faces of the four-wheeling and off-roading scenes. From a guest appearance on Monster Garage, to a full-time hosting gig on Extreme 4x4 on Spike TV and later on Motor Trend's Four Wheeler, to owning a shop and production company, he's seen and done it all. And he's always looking for the next big thing. Ian Johnson joined us to talk about the hobby, his passion, and some of his projects over the years.

If you're an AMC enthusiast, chances are, you already know what makes the AMC Rebel Machine a great car. Our guest Randy Masters, owner of a rare Rebel Machine, provides some added insight about the car and talks about what it's like to own and restore one.

Is one of your new year's resolutions to try road racing or Autocross? Aaron Quine is an instructor at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and is an expert at teaching both basic and advanced driving skills. In addition, he competes in the Trans Am TA2 and International GT circuits. We chat with Aaron Quine about his racing career, his role as driving instructor and advice for new racers.

It's a Major Award! "A Christmas Story" house owner Brian Jones talks about owning the iconic house, as well as one of the period-correct cars that goes with it. Jones discusses why he bought the house in Cleveland, Ohio, why it's up for sale, and the process of tracking down one of the actual on-screen Oldsmobiles from the movie.