Category Archive: Tech Articles, Car Modification Guides
May 07
How a Turbo Works
With turbocharging becoming more and more prevelant in new car building I thought it might be a good time to rehash our old post on how a turbo works. Turbos are everywhere now and they aren’t just for horsepower. Turbos are being used to boost fuel economy and driving characteristics of small and big engines. …
Jul 09
Ford’s New Rapid Prototyping Technique
3d printing is what’s next for everyone. It just is. Someday not too far away we will all have 3d printers at home and that is how we will get a lot of the goods we buy. 3d printing is just one form of rapid prototyping which is revolutionizing the manufacturing world and it should …
May 10
Film Friday: WRC tech
If you missed our Rally Argentina coverage then you might not have seen this gem that was buried in the Youtube playlist. Did you ever wonder how WRC cars charge through those water splashes without dumping gallons of water straight into the engine? Qatar M-Sport’s Rich Millener explains how their system works.
Mar 26
Tech Tuesday: Spark Plugs, more than you want to know
This week for Tech Tuesday we are talking about spark plugs. They start the fire inside your internal combustion engine. So hit the bump and find out more about this important part of your engine. Spark plugs ignite the air fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber. So let me run down how it works and …