We pick up part two of our Chevy small block history in the early muscle car era. By the early 1960s the horsepower wars that would lead to the muscle car era were brewing and Chevy was not going to be left behind. What some call the second generation, but really is just the second …
Category Archive: Tech Articles, Car Modification Guides
Jan 27
Spaceframes
In the beginning of car building, a simple body on a separate ladder chassis was all the rage. It is a cheap, simple and tough setup. Because of it’s strength and durability, it is still used in a lot of heavy off-road vehicles and things like large trucks. The downsides of a separate ladder chassis …
Jan 26
Porsche 918 RSR Hybrid Flywheel
When Porsche unveiled the 918 RSR Hybrid Supercar concept, the world was fascinated with the idea of a true performance hybrid. The 918 uses an electric motor in each of the front wheels. We know what you’re thinking. You probably think that the car runs each of these motors from a battery that is charged …
Jan 23
Mercedes’ ABC Suspension
A lot of people refer to the suspension on the current S-Class as “airbag suspension”, but that’s an inaccurate description. The Active Body Control(ABC) doesn’t employ an airbag at all. Mercedes Benz deputed ABC on the 1999 CL-Class. But what exactly is it? With the ABC system, the car sits on 4 fairly ordinary looking …
Jan 16
The difference between a wideband and narrowband Air Fuel Gauge
If you are going to tune your car, there is a good chance you will need an Air Fuel Ratio (AFR)gauge. However, with so many out there, it’s very easy to get the wrong one. With this article I hope to set you on the right path. First off, what is an air fuel ratio …