Ultimate Chevrolet LS3 Engine Guide
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Ultimate Chevrolet LS3 Engine Guide

At this point, more than two decades after General Motors first unleashed them on the public, the LS-series of small-block V8 engines has reached legendary status. They are widely known as being durable, reliable, and capable of producing gobs of horsepower and torque. One of the earliest LS engines that GM released was the 6.2…

Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar Overheating – Causes & Solutions
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Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar Overheating – Causes & Solutions

When you think of fantastic engines and the companies that make them, chances are that Chrysler might not make the list. With that being said, Chrysler does have a few solid powerhouses under their belt, and the 3.6L Pentastar V6 is one of them. Since the 3.6L V6 first arrived on the scene in 2010,…

Best Straight/Inline 6 Engines Ever Made
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Best Straight/Inline 6 Engines Ever Made

Internally combustion engines have existed in all kinds of arrangements, spanning all the way back to the start of the 19th century. From Carl Benz’s 0.75 horsepower, one-cylinder engine that powered the world’s first automobile to the 860 horsepower Ferrari V12s in the back of the Formula 1 cars of the 1980s, internal combustion engines…

Engine Hot AC Off – What Does It Mean and What Causes It?
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Engine Hot AC Off – What Does It Mean and What Causes It?

Of all of the gauges located in your dash, the temperature gauge is the most important to pay attention to as far as the health of your car is concerned. If you don’t glance over at your vehicle’s temperature gauge from time to time, your car could overheat without your knowledge. As overheating engines are…

Horsepower vs Torque

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…

BOV vs BPV – Difference Between a Blow off Valve and a Bypass Valve

Turbocharged engines are complex systems. For a turbocharged engine to function correctly, there are a lot of internal factors that must be regulated. That is especially true for air temperature and air pressure. For those unfamiliar with the acronyms “BOV” and “BPV,” they stand for blow off valve and bypass valve respectively. The overarching purpose…

The Fastest Used Cars Under 30k

Many driving enthusiasts are balancing out two dynamics, speed and affordability. With the proper research, one can find their high-performance car without burning a hold in their wallet. But, unfortunately, the average American, or international citizen for that matter, simply doesn’t have a six-figure budget. Yet, that doesn’t mean buying a car with exceptional power…

Automatic Transmission Maintenance Guide

The automatic transmission first found its footing in production cars as early as the 1940s. At the time, automatic gearboxes were slow to shift and prone to failure. As a result, automatic transmissions didn’t truly catch on until the technology improved to a passable level in the 1970s.  Since then, the automatic transmission has dominated…

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Best Cheap V8 Cars Under $10,000

Cheap V8 cars are often looked past for something more modern or efficient. While there might be some benefits to that way of thought, there is a common saying in motorsport: there’s no replacement for more displacement. And, even today, that sentiment rings true. While turbochargers and other methods of forced induction might rival a…