Car Enthusiasts

Ford's Boss 302 small-block engine was designed specifically for racing and is extremely valuable and rare, due in part because the Boss 302 was only produced for the 1969 and 1970 model years. By...

Using anti-seize on your wheel studs is an easy way to ensure that you will be able to get the wheels off should you need to change a flat tire. Anti-seize is a compound, usually silver in color,...

Tires can be hard and dry, decreasing their ability to grip the road or track. Car racers at times look for ways to soften the tires to help them grip the track. There are several products on the...

If you've got flat black paint, steel wheels and a skull and crossbones anywhere on your car, than a flamethrower has your name written all over it. A traditional ignition-cut type is generally...

Traditionally, brakes have been the red-headed stepchild of the hot rod industry. In the mind of the average car enthusiast, going slow quickly does not equate to going fast. However, today's...

Sway bars, or anti-roll bars as they're properly called, act as a sort of supplemental suspension system. Though the main roll characteristics of a car are dictated by the large coil springs that...

Collectors of antique automobiles enjoy having all parts of the car as near to the original configuration as possible. California is one of a number of states that allows owners of antiques to use...

Calculating frontal area can be of interest when, for example, determining the profile of a vehicle. Contour matters for wind resistance, but so does frontal area. There are several possible ways...

To properly maintain your vehicle's paint, you have to wash and wax it regularly. For most cars, this isn't a big deal. But if the car is painted black, the job is often more difficult. Scratches...

Performance suspension technology plays a vital role in the handling and stability of a performance vehicle. What manufacturers learn from the race track, will eventually find its way to the...

As handling and chassis dynamics replace acceleration as the dominant priority for today's hot rodder, rear disc brake conversions have become a de riguer upgrade for any older car. In a big way,...

A rusty bolt that is stuck can turn what was supposed to be a simple and quick job into a long and frustrating experience as you are unable to proceed until you can remove it. Simply turning...

On normally aspirated cars, ambient air enters the engine's combustion chamber by simply flowing in through an opening, sometimes also passing through an electronic air flow meter. On turbocharged...

The Peugeot 206 XS is one of the trims of the Peugeot 206. It is part of a family of subcompact cars that French automaker Peugeot started making in 1998.

The Ford Mustang and the AC Cobra debuted in the 1960s. However, while the British-made Cobra ceased production in 1967, Ford still continues to make the Mustang, which has become the company's...

You've wanted that classic Corvette since you were a kid. Suddenly it shows up unexpectedly on a dealer lot, or in someone's driveway with a "For Sale" sign. Here's what to look...

Do you have a thick coat of film on your windows and can't seem to get it off? With these easy to follow instructions you can remove that annoying film.

In New York, only the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has the authority to issue vehicle plates to vehicle registrants. Registrants may pick up standard plates at a motor vehicle...

A quality hot rod has to have looks as well as power. Your hot rod body makes the largest impression on viewers, and because of this, you need to take great care to get the look just right in...

Keyless entry is an package option offered on the Suzuki Swift, a subcompact by the Japanese car manufacturer. The Swift is expected to be available in the U.S. by 2011.

Though most newer engines use electronically activated coil-on-plug ignitions, practically every car made before 1995 utilizes some sort of mechanical distributor. Newer electronic systems offer...

Used to raise the body of an off-road vehicle, coil spring spacers are a great way to gain a couple inches of altitude without replacing the springs. Though most people who purchase coil springs...

The Scion line by Toyota has been successful, and lots of people are customizing them. The tC, the popular coupe Scion, has lots of different after-market options available. But one thing that can...

This How To will walk you step by step through making a custom fiberglass speaker enclosure.

The new Hemi engine, known by the designation DCX in the world of hot rodding, offers many advantages over the old-style street Hemi. The only real drawback to using the newer DCX-style engine is...

Peugeot is a leading French automaker and a subsidiary of PSA Peugeot Citroën, which is the second-argest auto manufacturer in Europe. The Peugeot company was initially in the business of...

Valve covers are one of the first things you see when you open the hood. Whether you have a show car or a beloved daily workhorse, powder-coating the valve covers will make them pop when you open...

You can identify early Volkswagen engines by the serial number on the crankcase. To tell if your vehicle has its original engine, you can match its number against the chassis number. That number...

Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari began producing road cars in 1947 to finance his race car program. Today, Ferraris are perhaps the most sought-after and expensive exotic high-performance cars on the...

Charles and Frank Duryea built the first American automobile in 1893 in Springfield, Mass. Early American cars got their power from steam, batteries or gasoline.

Once upon a time golf carts were nothing more than a rented convenience for lazy golfers who didn't want to carry or pull their bags around the course (or were too cheap to take a caddie). But...

Blow-off valves are typically used in turbocharged engines. Squeezing performance out of a standard engine can be a difficult and dangerous thing to do, so blow-off valves are made to protect the...

The Honda Element made its debut in 2003. Many car and SUV enthusiasts consider the Element an ideal road trip vehicle with its multiple seat configurations and generous square footage. Although...

According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, over 52 million passenger cars were manufactured around the world in 2008. Of that total, about 660,00 passenger...

Compression refers to the relationship between the volume of the cylinder and the cylinder heads with the piston at its highest point in the engine and the volume when the piston is at its lowest...

For car lovers, a personalized license plate can be the key to turning a generic vehicle into a one-of-a-kind machine. Whether your goal is to provoke laughs, prevent road rage or raise awareness...

With the plethora of accessories available for vehicles these days, it is not surprising that many folks don't clearly understand the difference between four wheel drive and all wheel drive....

The Pontiac 428-cubic-inch V-8 engine was only available from 1967-1969. It powered such cars as the Grand Prix, and was in limited numbers on the GTO and Firebird. Its origins can be traced to...

The Pirelli Calendar is a high fashion glamor publication released annually by the Pirelli tire company. Published since 1964, the calendar has featured the world's leading models, as well as...

The origination of the phrase "funny car" came from the fact that builders in the 1960s figured out that if you moved a race car's rear-end forward, it would create better traction when trying to...

The Nissan Skyline is a line of luxury tuner cars manufactured by Nissan. The Skyline has gained recent popularity as a performance-based vehicle.

Americans have a love affair with the automobile. From drive-ins to drag racing, most adults have memories of a treasured vehicle. Ask somebody about their first car, and watch for the sparkle in...

Chevrolet, commonly referred to as "Chevy," is one of the most well known American car brands. Although Chevrolet was originally founded as a luxury brand, the company has developed a reputation...

The Chevrolet Camaro has been a favorite of car enthusiasts ever since it was first released in 1966. These first-generation, early model Camaros still tend to be preferred by Camaro lovers...

Owning the Citroen of your dreams is difficult if you live in the United States, but it's not impossible. Many classic Citroens already drive along our streets, and you might be able to find one...

Most automobile owners are aware that their vehicle has a unique Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN. Since 1980, each vehicle has been given a 17-digit alphanumeric code that is unique to every...

Primary drive engines for moving an automobile come in three main types: piston, electric and rotary. Automotive engines were once greatly varied (and experimental), but modern car manufacturers...

Nitro cars are one of the fastest types of vehicles, which makes them perfect for automotive racing. The cars move faster than NASCAR vehicles and produce more horsepower than nearly every type of...

Adding horsepower is not the only effective method to make a Mustang faster. When it leaves the factory, a Mustang is like most new cars, which is to say pretty heavy. In addition to adding power...