[portfolio_slideshow id=10444] If you ever have the chance to discuss engine tuning troubles with the legendary Jon Kaase, you’ll rejoice in his simple logic: “Most engine troubles are centered on spark or fuel—if it has the former, it is either getting too much or too little of the latter,” Kaase says. With help from the
Having the right tools is critical to maintaining, repairing, and upgrading your quad or dirt bike. If you’re relatively new to riding, or looking to stock your garage with just your critical, must-have tools, hopefully this list will provide a little guidance. For the most part, the tools you need to work on your ATV
Kenda tires have a reputation for being a low-cost alternative for dirt and street bike motorcycle riders. Rest assured the folks at Kenda are also interested in having a reputation for churning out top-quality products. One key to getting longevity and good performance out of your dirt bike tires is to choose the right tire
Learn how measuring your water pump from the mounting flange to the hub surface of the pump can tell you what kind of pump is currently installed in your vehicle, and why you need to pay attention to snout diameter when choosing a new or replacement water pump for your engine.
[portfolio_slideshow id=8748] Drag racers can be a discontented bunch. If a car is quick, it’s still not quick enough. Running five miles-per-hour faster is cool, but a couple more would be cooler yet. Cut a .010 reaction time? Gotta be a .005 next round. That urge to do better naturally extends to horsepower. Things like reliability
How about another serving of alphabet soup? Last week, we shared a chart containing common GM body codes. Now we’ll turn our attention to Mopar, which also uses a letter code to identify body styles. Again, we only included the cars typical enthusiasts would be interested in—sorry Dodge Aspen guy. A-Body Dodge 1961 Lancer 1963-76
Automobile engineers love the alphabet. It’s the only explanation we can come up with for why GM and Mopar use letter designations for their many body styles. It’s not a bad idea, but it can be a little confusing because of the many different generations of cars. For example, GM has used the same letters to
[portfolio_slideshow id=7812] Back when our old cars were new, drum brakes were the standard. It wasn’t so much that drums were good at their job. They were familiar technology and more importantly, cheap. With lower horsepower levels, slower speeds, and less congestion to contend with, drum brakes usually gave drivers enough time and distance to
Call it a weakness, an obsession—whatever. But there’s something about the smell of assembly lube that makes us come a runnin’. For example, when our buddy Don Lower decided to build a 440 to swap into his old Barracuda project, he just couldn’t keep us (or our cameras) away. The goal for the 440 was twofold:
[portfolio_slideshow id=6803] Friend 1: “Go across the bridge, through town, and jump on the expressway north.” Friend 2: “No, no, no. Go under the bridge, hop on the bypass, and pick up the highway east.” Chances are we’ve all had arguments about directions. Over the years, the age-old debate about the best way to
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