Technical Info
Popular Automatic Transmission Identification Chart
Popular Automatic Transmission Identification Chart. Chrysler, Ford, and GM Transmissions. [More…]
Month: May 2016
Automotive Basics
Understanding the Brake Master Cylinder
Deep in the engine compartment, you find the heart of the brake system, the master cylinder. The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. Anything affecting the braking system of a vehicle is of utmost importance to the safety of the passengers. [More…]
Products & Reviews
Mr. Gasket Hot Rod Calc – Street and Strip Performance Calculator
A great all-in-one racer’s tool available from Amazon is the Hot Rod Calculator by Mr. Gasket. This hand-held Performance Calculator is programmed to calculate your vehicle’s performance based on temperature, elevation, atmospheric pressure, and moisture content. It helps you compensate for changes in altitude. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Use Body Filler
When working with body filler, what ever tools you use, the trick is to not add the last “skim coat ” till you KNOW that it is all you need. Don’t try to block out that first coat, just use it as a base for the LAST skim coat. [More…]
Vehicle Identification
Classic Cadillac Fins 1948-1965
Founded more than 100 years ago in Detroit, Cadillac has stood for uncompromising performance, daring design and groundbreaking technology. From developing the world’s first electric self-starting engine and pioneering the integration of computer technology into vehicles, Cadillac has always been a front runner. [More…]
Roadkill Muscle
Common V8 Firing Orders
MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor direction for AMC, Buick, Chevy, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding the Benefits of Fuel Injection
Fuel injection is an electronic system which injects fuel into an engine to burn. Nowadays, fuel injectors have become the primary fuel system in automotive engines. Earlier, carburetors were used in place of fuel injectors. In simple words, fuel injectors provide a way for fuel into an engine’s combustion chambers. [More…]
