Automotive Basics
Understanding Car Starters
The modern starter motor is a direct current electric motor with a solenoid switch that is similar to a relay on it. [More…]
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Rides & Roadkillers
Griffin Steinfeld’s Twin Turbo 1963 Chevrolet C10
Holley Performance takes a closer look at Griffin Steinfeld’s strip and street driven 1963 Chevrolet C10 at Holley LS Fest West. [More…]
Volkswagen and Volksrods
Will This Rescued VW Bus Run After Sitting for 31 Years?
Mustie1 finally retrieves a VW bus that was offered some time ago, but remained sitting until the seller recently started property clearing. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Determine Your Chevrolet Water Pump Type ~ Long or Short
A quick way to check if you have a long or short water pump is to stick your fingers behind the timing cover, you can’t with a short pump. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
A Son Follows His Father’s Dream in a 1951 Chrysler Rally Car
In total, this father-and-son team covered more than 10,000 competition miles together in the ’51 Chrysler New Yorker. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
2017 RatCity Rukkus ~ Las Vegas, Nevada
The Rodder Files brings you the 2017 Annual Rat City Rukkus, an annual car and culture show in Las Vegas. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Common Offroad Driving Techniques
When driving off road, your safety should be your number one priority. Nothing spoils the fun like someone getting hurt. So here are a few basic safety tips that can help keep the fun going. First, it’s been said before and it’ll be said again, buckle up. There are so many opportunities for the unexpected to happen. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Classic Cars in Cuba
You can walk into the street and feel like you’re stepping back in time. Cuba is full of American classic cars from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Fuel Filters
The fuel filter’s job is to trap large particles in the fuel and stop them from getting into the engine. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Exhaust Systems
Exhaust systems are a series of pipes that evacuate spent gases from an engine. Understand the components of multiple exhaust system types… [More…]