Torque converters are way up there on the list of Dark and Mysterious Things. Because there are so many factors involved in choosing the right converter, many people end up getting the wrong one for their...
For all that we ask them to do, disc brake pads don't get a lot of consideration, let alone respect. As long as they fit in the caliper and do a reasonable job of stopping the vehicle, a pad is a pad, right?...
Two-Valvers get no respect. Despite being the standard-bearer in thousands of Mustang GTs from 1996 through 2004, Ford's 4.6L 2V engine has been overshadowed by its high-falutin' 4-Valve cousin found in...
It seems like there are hundreds of kinds of carburetor spacers on the market today. But no matter what it looks like or what material it's made from, a carb spacer has two tasks: insulate the carburetor from...
Crate engines are all over the place these days. From the OEMs to big aftermarket companies to what seems like every guy with an engine stand and a torque wrench, everybody has a crate engine they want to sell...
What's the secret to the fast-rising popularity of Pypes exhaust systems and components? Is it some proprietary design that allows a Pypes exhaust system to reduce restriction and increase power? Is it a...
There is more to staging than simply rolling your car up to the starting line and taking off. There are staging techniques and tricks that will help you maximize elapsed times or reaction times-and once you...
Ceramic coating originated in the aerospace industry, where it was used to coat the exhaust nozzles of jet engines. The coating was found to not only protect the nozzles from corrosion, but also helped reduce...
A torque converter is a fluid pump. Inside the donut-shaped housing is an impeller, which is driven by the engine. The impeller's vanes create centrifugal force by pumping transmission fluid toward the outside...
Are you looking for an inexpensive, easy to do project that will give your car a stealthy look, while at the same time will protect your interior from the harmful effects of the sun? Look no further than VHT...