Tech

Vehicles have had some sort of plastic trim since the 1930s when the OEMs made knobs, handles, and other interior bits out of Bakelite. All plastics, even today’s formulations, will […]

Excessive exhaust noise is something few of us ever consider (I certainly didn’t), but today many jurisdictions place limits on the amount of noise a car, truck, or motorcycle can […]

When I think back to the 1970s, I think of the controversial inventions Detroit came up with in its quest for fuel economy along with the challenge of meeting tougher […]

I am going to build a Chevy 292 inline 6 next year. I was wondering if a 10:1 compression ratio would be too high for 87 octane? Could the timing […]

In an earlier article, we showed you a number of ways to “beat the heat” for locations in your car that are adversely affected by temperatures generated by exhaust systems […]

Modern engine swaps are incredibly popular. But whether it is an LS, Gen. V LT, Coyote, or Hellcat, these engines have a serious appetite for fuel. Feeding one requires a […]

Classic 1965-70 Mustang underpinnings were carryovers from the compact Falcon from which the Mustang’s platform was derived. The Mustang’s suspension system was rather crude even by 1960s standards because development […]

I have a big block Chevy engine in my 1955 Chevy with an 850 cfm Holley carburetor and a big Holley fuel pump and return style regulator. I just changed […]

In an earlier article, we looked at ways to beat the heat in order to help cool your car or light truck. But that article didn’t cover all of the […]

Rips and tears in upholstery are not only unsightly, once they start, they only get bigger. You can throw a set of cheap covers over them to get by, but […]