Turbocharging continues to gain popularity. But there are still a few areas of a typical turbocharger setup that remain fuzzy to turbo newbies. One of the most common misunderstandings involves the basic difference between a wastegate and a blow-off valve. So here goes… What is a Wastegate? A wastegate prevents the turbo from creating too much boost. Once
As rumored a couple months ago, Ford Motor Co. confirmed today that the 3.7L V6 will be dropped as a Mustang engine option for 2018. The official announcement came as Ford unveiled a host of improvements, tech upgrades, and design changes to what it is calling the “most advance Mustang ever.” The 2018 version of
Back in the day, low-pressure fuel delivery systems were the norm. As carburetors evolved and fuel injection came into play, fuel pressures increased and low-pressure systems became common. However, low-pressure fuel systems remain relevant because many vintage cars use Weber or Stromberg carb setups. Aftermarket low-pressure pumps and regulators are also used to replace OE parts for
Congratulations — you’ve created custom hose assembly for your vehicle. Automotive plumbing 101 says that before you go through the trouble of installing your new hose assembly, you’ll want to pressure-test it to make sure it’s leak-free. Fortunately, Earl’s Performance offers a complete kit that makes it quick and easy to test your assembly prior to installation,
Generally speaking, we like to go fast. But sometimes the weather demands that we slow down. Those of us who suffer through winter in the North know this all too well, but folks in the South aren’t necessarily used to driving in the snow. We’ve put together a list of winter driving tips for our Southern friends,
Nope, it’s not April Fools’ Day. Ford Motor Co. announced today it will soon offer hybrid versions of the iconic Mustang and F-150. In total, the Dearborn, MI-based company unveiled plans for 13 new electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid vehicles during a press conference at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. Among the highlights: A Mustang Hybrid
Editor’s Note: Time flies when you’re having fun. As we close out another year, we’re spending the last week of 2016 looking at our top stories of the year. Today, we’re re-examining our most-read, most-popular tech articles of the year-gone-by. 9 Cooling System Myths and Mistakes and Why to Avoid Them Some might have been dreaming of
Editor’s Note: Time flies when you’re having fun. As we close out another year, we’ll spend the next several days looking back at our top stories of 2016. We start today with our top car culture stories, including some of our favorite OnAllCylinders campaigns, from the year-gone-by. Top 10 Engines of the Last 30 Years You
Congratulations, overachiever — your Christmas shopping is finished! Or is it? If you’re like us, the stocking stuffers tend to be an afterthought. Luckily they don’t have to look like they were an afterthought this year, because we’ve assembled a list of thoughtful stocking-stuffer ideas for the mechanical-minded. Read, shop, and commence stuffing with these Christmas stocking goodies: Scrapyard
Q: I own a 1986 Camaro. I recently installed a 1969 327 and a Turbo 400 transmission. The engine has cast pistons, a Weiand Stealth intake manifold, a 278/288-degree camshaft, and the heads off the car’s old 305. The engine is strong, but I would like to get more power out of it. I want to use
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