Camping sure has changed in recent years, from traditional to high tech. Some people don’t even use the term camping anymore, as “glamping” is all the rage. And as more people have started to take up camping and explore the outdoors, a new rooftop tent industry has sprouted. Just a few years ago these were relatively rare, but now they are commonplace at nearly every camping … [Read more...] about Best Rooftop Tents Guide
5.7L Chevy LS1 Turbo Kit Guide
Outputting between 305 and 350 horsepower in American spec, it is a stretch to call the Chevy 5.7L LS1 V8 a slouch. With that being said, as a Gen III Chevy small-block, the LS1 isn’t exactly the most powerful or modern engine in the Chevy LS catalog. Despite being released 25 years ago, the Chevy LS1 has a massive following. To call it cult-like would be an understatement. … [Read more...] about 5.7L Chevy LS1 Turbo Kit Guide
5th Gen 4Runner Lift Kit Guide
The Toyota 4Runner is one of the best-selling off-road capable SUVs in the world. It isn’t hard to see why that is. For over 40 years, Toyota has combined reliability, trail-tackling performance, and overall comfort into a single package. There aren’t many other options out there that can say the same. At this point, the 5th Gen 4Runner has been on sale for 12 years and has … [Read more...] about 5th Gen 4Runner Lift Kit Guide
P0171 Code – Symptoms, Causes, and Fixes
One of the most frustrating parts of car ownership is dealing with engine problems. The engine is the lifeforce of a vehicle, and anytime it’s having issues you need to get them fixed immediately. A common diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that engines can have is the dreaded P0171 code. The P0171 code indicates “System Too Lean (Bank 1)," and is a serious problem for your engine. … [Read more...] about P0171 Code – Symptoms, Causes, and Fixes
Ford Triton Spark Plug Issues
The Ford Triton engine family, also known as the modular engine family, is a 6.8L V10, 5.4L V8, and 4.6L V8 that have been used in various Ford trucks and performance cars since the 1990's. Each of the individual engines has been produced in 2-valve and 3-valve configurations with a few 4-valve's being produced for high performance vehicles. Unfortunately, the Triton engine … [Read more...] about Ford Triton Spark Plug Issues