Every engine can be tinkered with, but some stand above the crowd as ideal starting places for the tuner's dream build. Strong and hardy parts, the ability to accommodate and move large volumes of air ...

It has been said that the exhaust emissions from a "typical" classic carburetor-equipped street rod can be as much as 100 times that of a new '10 vehicle. That may be possible if the owner of this ...

The job of an engine tuner is to continually discover new ways of gaining performance by making engines live longer and produce more useable horsepower. The tuners sometimes run across undesirable ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

After having a proper platform with improved brakes, suspension, and transmission, the car is now ready to receive a better heart so it can move as great as it looks. But do that smart, and you'll get ...

One heavy-duty engine choice transformed a basic pickup into a platform that significantly reshaped diesel performance and aftermarket tuning culture.

Tuning is a growing business these days, even though it has become harder and harder to do. That doesn’t mean that people won’t be looking for the ultimate performance bargain to improve their cars’ ...

Whether basic bolt-ons or forced-induction, gearheads can’t help but modify their rides. With the rise of handheld and PC-based ECU tuners, folks have an easier time than ever making big power from ...

The cubic centimeters (CC) of an engine is a good baseline to start at when looking for a fast motorcycle, but does it ...

For many cars, their real life doesn't begin at the factory, but at the moment they roll off the dealership lot, and into the hands of an owner. For car enthusiasts, modification is a cornerstone of ...