ByRon Coddington Turbochargers, like superchargers, operate to increase internal combustion engine power output by forcing increased air flow to the engine. But what is a turbocharger? When was the turbocharger invented? How…
ByRon Coddington In your quest for power, forced induction calls. Superchargers heed that call by cramming extra air into your engine to pack more punch into every combustion cycle. But not all…
ByAdam Mann One of the first things many car enthusiasts upgrade when they get a new car is the intake system. The reason is pretty simple… they’re easy to install, widely available,…
ByJosh Boyd Odd car troubles arise, posing questions like: “is it ok to drive without an oil cap?” While never recommended, a missing cap won’t immediately destroy the engine if only briefly…
ByRon Coddington Car enthusiasts have a number of qualities in common. They tend to be DIY people. They appreciate well-maintained automobiles. They generally favor high performance engines and/or spirited handling. And they…
ByAl Seizovic How can you have the extra power of a turbo, but not have a turbo? The answer—VTEC, baby. What is VTEC? “Don’t mess with VTEC bro.” We’ve all heard it…
ByJosh Boyd For more than 100 years, the diesel engine has lent its power to everything from locomotives, marine vessels, and construction equipment of every perceivable type. However, the diesel engine now…
ByJosh Boyd Horsepower ranks as a key measure when comparing vehicle performance, but three common horsepower designations exist: HP, BHP, and WHP. Each rates output differently so it’s important to understand what…
ByJosh Boyd A vehicle’s engine can fail in numerous ways, with hydrolock being one of the most disastrous. Hydrolock, though rare, can severely damage or even destroy an engine by flooding its…
ByAl Seizovic Every ‘Fast and Furious’ fan remembers this pivotal moment where we find out Hector is packing some serious heat under the hoods of his Honda Civics to DECIMATE the competition…
ByRon Coddington Overhead camshafts emerged early last century in cars, motorsports, planes. Some of the first cars with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) were the British designed 1902 Maudsley and the American…
ByRon Coddington Whether shopping for a new vehicle (especially a truck), you’ll often be presented with more than one engine option. Right up there with the 4-cylinder vs 6-cylinder debate, is the…
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