Technical Info

Horsepower vs Torque ~ What’s The Difference?

Torque is a force acting at a radius, while horsepower simply incorporates time into the equation. Here's a simple explanation.… Read More

3 years ago

Bore vs Stroke ~ What Makes More Power?

Engineering Explained discusses how bore & stroke affect engine RPM, engine airflow, surface area heat losses, and flame duration. [More...] Read More

3 years ago

4 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening

Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here's how to sound deaden and insulate your… Read More

4 months ago

The Chevrolet LS Engine ~ Everything You Need To Know

This motor is one of General Motors' greatest legacies, and perhaps the most swapped engine platform ever. [More...] Read More

3 years ago

Watts-Link Geometry Explained

The advantage of the Watts Link design is that it can keep the axle centered throughout the entire travel range… Read More

4 years ago

Understanding Hub-Centric vs Lug-Centric Wheel Fitment

A common misconception is that wheels are 'hub-centric' or 'lug-centric' — the term properly refers to how the wheel fits… Read More

4 years ago

Are Aftermarket Exhaust Systems Worth It?

Cool exhaust sound is one of the main reasons that an aftermarket exhaust is one of the first upgrades a… Read More

4 years ago

Ballistic Bolt-Ons and Boost for Ford 5.0L 302 Engines

Richard Holdener tests headers, intakes, cams, aluminum heads, nitrous and turbos on the Ford 5.0L 302 engine to find gains… Read More

4 years ago

Ford F100 / Crown Vic Front-End Swap Pros and Cons

Jeff Ford looks at the reasons to do and not to do a Crown Victoria front-end swap in a F100… Read More

4 years ago

Does Graphite Help Motor Oil Performance?

Is it possible that motor oil can actually be improved by adding graphite to it? Does graphite improve fuel efficiency… Read More

4 years ago