Zach is a founder of 8020 Media and TuningPro. He’s been repairing, upgrading, tuning, and writing about cars & engines for over a decade. Zach has written over 400 automotive articles and continues to be a lead writer for TuningPro. His passion, experience, and deep technical knowledge make him a go-to resource for readers looking to take their car to the next level.
Those who have owned a vehicle with an internal combustion engine for more than a few years are likely familiar with rough idle. It can be a frustrating and confusing engine problem to run into. However, rough idling isn’t an issue in itself. Instead, a rough idle typically indicates there is an underlying problem with…
The Maverick is the newest addition to Ford’s line of pickups. It’s a great truck for those who only need or want a modest, compact truck. The 2.0 EcoBoost engine option in the Maverick also means there’s plenty of potential left. It delivers 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft from the factory. However, the 2.0L turbo…
The Ford Ranger and Maverick were excellent additions to Ford’s truck lineup. Modern 1/2 ton trucks, like the F-150, often deliver more capability than the average truck buyer needs. Enter the Maverick vs Ranger. These trucks don’t offer as much capability, but they’re both great trucks that can get the job done for less money….
If you own a car chances are you’ve run into various problems and warning lights. Unfortunately, it’s simply part of car ownership; if you haven’t run into any problems then you’re one of the lucky few. One common light on modern cars is the reduced engine power warning. There are a number of different engine…
The 6.4 HEMI engine delivers up to 485hp and 470 lb-ft from the factory. It might be plenty of power for most, but some of us are always looking for more. The good news is that the large 6.4L V8 leaves a lot of potential for more power. Without question, a 392 HEMI cam upgrade…
Some modern performance engines – like the 5.7 and 6.4 HEMI – use cylinder deactivation technology. This helps increase fuel economy and lower emissions. It’s a part of what helps these large V8 engines meet stricter emissions standards of today. Shutting down cylinders sounds simple in theory, but there’s a lot that goes into cylinder…
The 5.7 HEMI is a solid engine from the factory, but it’s certainly a little underpowered for its size. However, the 5.7L V8 is a capable engine with some simple mods. In the past, we wrote an article about the 5 best HEMI bolt-on mods to really bring this engine to life. A 5.7 HEMI…
The Honda B20 made its debut in 1985 in the form of the B20A engine. B-series engines were based on the B20A, but the B20A isn’t considered part of the B-series engine family. That engine family consists of the B16, B17, B18, and B20B with the latter the primary focus in this article. The B20B…
Horsepower vs torque is a topic that comes up frequently in the automotive world. They’re a big highlight of spec sheets, come up often in car reviews, and are constantly advertised. However, not many truly understand the difference between horsepower and torque. Which one is better and why? Is power or torque better for speed…
The 5.7 HEMI is a great engine that has plenty of potential in NA form. Its Hemi design allows for excellent airflow that really wakes up with a more aggressive camshaft. We briefly discussed cam upgrade kits in our 5 best 5.7L V8 mods guide. Now it’s time to dive in-depth into cam upgrades from…
We recently published an article about the 5 best 6.4 HEMI engine upgrades. Intake manifolds didn’t quite make the primary list, but we did briefly discuss manifolds as an honorable mention. Now, it’s time to expand on 6.4 HEMI intake manifold upgrades and discuss this mod in greater depth. In this article, we look at…
The Chrysler 6.4 HEMI made its debut in the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. It’s since made its way into many other Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. Peak output comes in at 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. Clearly, the 392 HEMI is no slouch from the factory. However,…
