WRX Reliability & Engine Problems Subaru began making the WRX in 1992 and they remain in production today. The name "WRX" stands for "World Rally eXperimental" in honor of their rally heritage. Subaru WRX & STI models use rally inspired tech like AWD, stiff suspension, and turbo 4-cylinder engines. This makes the WRX a popular car in the racing and tuning world. … [Read more...] about Subaru WRX Reliability & Common Problems
The 4 Most Common Ford Boss 6.2L V8 Engine Problems
Ford Boss 6.2 V8 Engine Problems The Ford Boss 6.2 V8 first made its debut in the 2010 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson and SVT Raptor. It's no longer an option in the F-150 models, but the 6.2L V8 remains the base engine for the F-250 and F-350 Super Duty. With 385hp and 430 lb-ft of torque the 6.2 Boss engine offers respectable power. That might sound lackluster compared to the … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Ford Boss 6.2L V8 Engine Problems
The 3 Most Common Nissan VQ35DE Engine Problems
VQ35DE Engine Problems Nissan's VQ35DE is a 3.5L V6 engine that began production in 2000. It's a long running engine - best known for its use in the 350Z and G35 - that Nissan is still making to this day. The 3.5 V6 offers 228-300 horsepower, depending upon the specific model. The VQ35DE is a great performance engine that also offers solid reliability and longevity. However, … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common Nissan VQ35DE Engine Problems
Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost Downpipe Upgrade Guide
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Downpipe Upgrades We wrote a guide about the best 2.3 Mustang EcoBoost bolt-on mods here. Downpipes made that list and remain one of our favorite bolt-on upgrades for turbo engines. There are tons of benefits to running a downpipe upgrade on the Mustang EcoBoost. We touched on that slightly in the previous article. However, this time around we expand on … [Read more...] about Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost Downpipe Upgrade Guide
The 3 Most Common Ford 3.5 V6 Cyclone Engine Problems
Ford 3.5 V6 Engine Problems The Ford 3.5L V6 engine came out in 2007 for use in the Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, and Lincoln MKZ. It then found its way into many other Ford models in the following years. Ford 3.5 V6 engines are also known as the Duratec 35, 3.5 TiVCT, or 3.5 Cyclone. The engine offers 265-290 horsepower and 248-255 lb-ft of torque. That kind of power isn't going to … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common Ford 3.5 V6 Cyclone Engine Problems