What Are The Practical Limits Of Turbo Boost Pressure?
More turbo boost pressure can create a bigger boom for your engine, but not every block will be able to handle that pressure with the same effectiveness.
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Can A Used Saab Be Reliable? Yes, But It Will Take Some Work
Saab has been out of commission for over a decade now, but it's not a bad idea to go for one of its used models. Just know that you'll need to put in some work.
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Elon Musk Keeps Adding Deafening Turbines To Power His Data Centers Because He Doesn't Care About Residents
But Elon doesn't care, because Grok makes fire memes.
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Ford Recalls Another 1.74 Million Vehicles, Already More Than Halfway To Last Year's Total
While Ford is more than halfway toward last year's recalled vehicle total, it still has a long way to go before it gets anywhere near 2025's 152 recalls.
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Israeli Spies Hacked Traffic Cameras To Pick Up Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 'Pattern Of Life' For Years
It seems a bit fishy that any intelligence agency would tip their hat and reveal the tactics used to assassinate a world leader.
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Can Old Car Phones Still Make Calls? Sure, If You're Willing To Put In The Elbow Grease
If you're willing to learn a few new skills, or if you're already handy with electronics, you might be able to get your 90s car phone working again.
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How Different Countries Tackled Hand Signals Before Mechanical Turn Signals Were Invented
Before the blinkers we know today, drivers needed to use hand signals to show which way they were turning. This was the case across countries around the world.
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Your Average Sedan Can Tow Surprisingly Well
The average sedan is more muscular than you'd think, and it has plenty of towing power for many jobs. But make sure you're not outstripping its abilities.
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Why Bugatti's Veyron And Honda's Odyssey Used The Same Michelin Tire System
At one time, both the Bugatti Veyron and the Honda Odyssey Touring used the same tire tech. Here's why a supercar and a minivan shared similar parts.
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Why Hudson Stuck With A Straight-6 Engine When It Already Had An 8
Before Hudson was folded into American Motors, it had developed its own eight-cylinder engine. Yet for years, it stuck with its old-fashioned straight-6.
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The Smallest Diesel Engine In The World Fits In The Palm Of Your Hand
How big does a diesel engine have to be to spin an airplane's propeller? Would you believe an engine smaller than a quarter can get the job done?
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What Causes Foggy Headlights (And How Can You Fix Them)?
Most modern headlights will turn foggy eventually, a danger both to you and other drivers. But there are lots of ways to make them as good as new.
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Trying To Run Engines On Gunpowder Sounds Like A Good Way To Get Rid Of Excess Fingers
Can an internal combustion engine really run on gunpowder? The short answer is yes ... but there are lots of reasons why it's not a good idea.
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Elizabeth Taylor Made This 1960 Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe Stunning (And Twice As Valuable)
Elizabeth Taylor's relationship with her 1960 Roll-Royce Drophead Coupe lasted longer than any of her marriages, and added to the car's cachet.
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Even Planes Are Not Safe From An LS Engine Swap, Apparently
All sorts of cars have seen their engines replaced by General Motors' LS small block. Now some enthusiasts are even swapping them into airplanes.
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