Here's What Affects Turbo Reliability The Most
Turbochargers almost never fail due to manufacturing defects. Instead, poor driving habits and maintenance account for the majority of turbo issues.
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Can You Mod Your Muscle Car To Perform Like A Sports Car When The Roads Get Twisty?
Muscle cars are primarily designed for massive power and straight-line fun, but a few key tweaks will completely transform how they behave around corners.
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Porsche Engines That Aren't Flat-Sixes
Porsche's flat-six design might be the most popular from the brand. But it's used a number of other designs in the past, as well as in the present.
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Here's How To Drive If Your Clutch Pedal Fails
Sometimes, your clutch pedal might face an unavoidable issue. If that happens, you'll need to do some tricky work if you want to avoid towing fees.
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How The Rokon Two-Wheel Drive Motorcycle Works
Rokon markets its two-wheel-drive, all-terrain bikes as the ultimate off-road motorcycles, but how does the rugged all-wheel-drive tech actually work?
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Lingenfelter Once Transformed A Suburban Into A 9.9-Liter V8 Super SUV At GMC's Behest
Even though it weighed over 6,000 pounds, the Lingenfelter version of the Suburban 2500 was likely to embarrass a Porsche 911 Carrera from the same era.
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Paul Newman Raced At Le Mans Only Once — And Came In Second In His Porsche 935
Paul Newman wasn't just a legendary actor, he was also a skilled racecar driver. He even competed at the Le Mans and came in second in this iconic Porsche.
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Why Harley-Davidson Used Four Camshafts For Pushrod V-Twins
Pushrod V-Twins had a very unique design that involved the use of four camshafts connected by meshed gears. The reason for this was more than experimentation.
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Driving Without A Catalytic Converter Is Possible, But Is It Worth The Risk?
Catalytic converters are a vital part of your car, but just how vital are they? Can you spend a few miles without having one present at all?
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Harley-Davidson's Screamin' Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 135 Has Wild Swap Potential
If you like outlandish auto projects, these are the cars that could be excellent candidates for a Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle engine swap.
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The Difference Between Street Rods, Hot Rods, And Rat Rods Explained
You've probably heard of hot rods, street rods, and rat rods before, but there are quite a few distinct differences to them beyond their names.
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With How Gas Prices Are Going, Bet You Wish Thorium-Powered Cars Had Become Real
Gas prices have become terrible in recent years, but some thorium-powered concepts promised to eliminate the need for it. They never came to pass, though.
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Why 3D Printing Is Becoming Invaluable For At-Home Car Repair
It seemed like science fiction not too long ago, but 3D printing is increasingly common for DIY auto repair. Here's what has made the difference.
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How Did The Milwaukee-Eight Engine Get Its Name?
Harley-Davidson's modern V-twin is called the Milwaukee-Eight, and it's offered in a choice of different displacements. But why does it have that name?
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The Pros And Cons Of Tubed Vs. Tubeless Motorcycle Tires
Motorcycle tires come in tubed and tubeless varieties, but which is best for your bike, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
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Modern Cars Sure Are Reliable, But Are They Durable?
You can trust modern cars to get you from point A to point B each day. But a couple of fancy features from them might give out before you realize it.
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Why Are Desmodromic Valvetrains So Rare In Engines?
Desmodromic valvetrains allow for higher revs without needing to worry about valve float. So why do automakers not often use them outside of motorcycles?
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A Comprehensive And Terrifying List Of Parts That Can Break If You Flat Tow An AWD Vehicle
All-wheel-drive vehicles aren't meant to be towed behind your RV. There are lots of fragile parts involved that can easily be ruined if you make the wrong move.
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Why Many Modern Electric Trains Stick With Diesel Engines Over Power Lines Or Batteries
Despite recent advancements in battery technology and electrification, most freight trains in the U.S. still rely on diesel engines. Here's why.
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Steer-By-Wire Technology?
Steer-by-wire technology takes out the need for any direct connections between the steering wheel and the tires. This system has upsides and downsides.
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Twin-Turbo Vs. Twin-Charged Engines: What's The Difference?
You've probably seen engines described as "twin-charged" or "twin-turbocharged" before, but what exactly do those terms mean, and which is best?
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From Harley-Davidsons To Moto Guzzis: New Motorcycles That Are Still Air-Cooled
Many modern motorcycles use liquid-cooled engines, but these impressive bikes are keeping old-school tradition alive with air-cooled motors.
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Callaway's Sledgehammer Corvette Was Faster Than The Veyron 17 Years Earlier
To many enthusiasts, the Bugatti Veyron was a mighty leap forward when it neared 254 mph in 2005. But it never matched the speed of the Sledgehammer Corvette.
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What's The Difference Between Honda B-Series And K-Series Engines?
Honda's B-Series and K-Series engines are popular among wrenching enthusiasts, but there are compelling reasons for choosing one over the other.
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Volvo's Redblock Engine Is Basically Sweden's Chevy Small-Block
Volvo once created an engine known as the redblock. Its production didn't continue into the 2000s, but it's still regarded as a fantastic engine today.
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Chevy LT1 V8s: A Comparison Of Three Small Blocks
The General Motors LT1 engines might be long-running, but the mills it has adorned are quite different. So which LT1 is which, and what are the differences?
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Factors To Consider When Choosing Between Rebuilt Engines And New Crate Engines
If your project car has a busted engine, you may be trying to choose between a new crate motor and a rebuild. Here's how to decide which is right for you.
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