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Quick Tech: “AN” vs. “NPT” Fittings and How They Relate

In the automotive plumbing world, there a few different ways to measure thread size on fittings and hoses. The most popular thread measurements are AN and NPT. What’s the difference between the two? How does an AN thread convert to a “plain English” fractional value? How do the two measurements relate to one another? Those

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Clutch Performer: Increasing Your 2011-13 V6 Mustang’s Torque Capacity with a Clutch Upgrade

[portfolio_slideshow id=18712] Modern V6 Mustangs (2011-2013) are 150 pounds lighter than their V8 counterparts, making them more agile than the heavier V8 models which have 15 percent more moving engine parts. In standard trim, these 3.7-liter V6-powered six-speeds are equipped with a clutch that transmits 300 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque. But what if you upgraded

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