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How to Improve a Car With Performance Chips
Today's automobiles are works of electronic genius. Engine functions that were once controlled by a mechanic's tuneup skill are now controlled by a computer in your vehicle. The Electronic Control Module (ECM) controls and manages functions such as spark and ignition timing advance, fuel delivery, t
How to Run Wire Through the Firewall of a 96 Grand Cherokee
If you upgraded your stereo or are adding aftermarket gauges, you need to run wiring through the firewall, into the cab of the 1996 Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee has several holes in the firewall with wires running through them. These holes have grommets around the sharp edges of the holes to k
Camaro Chrome Exhaust Tips
Any Camaro can benefit from the addition of a pair of chrome exhaust tips. If your car didn't come with them from the dealer, it's a relatively simple process to install a set of chrome tips yourself for an easy way to spruce up the appearance of your exhaust.
1998 DOHC Cobra Specifications
The 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra featuring the DOHC 4.6-liter engine was a limited-production, high-performance muscle car. The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) engineered and built the car as a coupe or convertible.
Motortrend Car Shows
Motor Trend car shows take place all around the country and feature new cars from foreign and domestic automakers.Luxury Car sportscar from my luxury car series image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comMotor Trend Magazine features articles and information about new and used cars, including...
How to Install a Ground Loop Isolator
Installing a ground loop isolator can help you to remove humming, squealing, or static (interference) sounds from your car stereo speakers. A ground loop isolator separates a set of RCA cables and grounds the connection between them to try to eliminate noise that would otherwise pass through your sp
Installing Lowering Springs on a Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is a popular sports car from the 70's, 80's and 90's. It is a classic American muscle car that was build for speed and styling. Because of its popularity, the Camaro ran several decades as a mainstay in Chevrolet's stable of solid performing sports cars. The basic platform prett
Side Mount Exhaust Tips
There's no denying that love-it-or-hate-it side exhaust has a hard-core look and sound. However, an ineptly engineered system can be obnoxious and inefficient at best and downright dangerous at worst. Although it may seem like the simplest of all systems, building a side exhaust requires a considere
Instructions for a Mazda MX-6 Bomz Air Intake
The Mazda MX-6 is a midlevel vehicle that pushes out between 80 and 198 horsepower depending upon your engine selection. Increasing the horsepower on the MX-6 can be done by installing a Bomz cold air intake. The Bomz cold air intake replaces the stock air intake, and adds about 10 more horsepower t
How to Change the Belt on a 660 Rhino
The Rhino 660 is a popular off-road vehicle because of its side-by-side seating configuration and room for multiple people. These UTVs use a belt to connect the motor to the transmission. This belt can break, and if it does, you won't be able to drive the vehicle at all. To fix the issue, the UTV ha
How to Increase the Horsepower on My 1999 GT Mustang
Although the 1999 Mustang GT was equipped with a high-horsepower 4.6-liter engine, it did not have the same horsepower output as the newer S197 Mustang GT or the direct injections that are available on the 2011 Mustang GT models. However, as with most cars equipped with an ECU (electronic control un
ZO6 Engine Specifications
The Z06 Corvette is only second in power to the ZR1 Corvette. Available in the C5 and the C6 body styles, the Z06 is sure to turn heads and impress car connoisseurs with its engine specifications. While body style between the two Z06s changed, horsepower increased in the C6 version to...
How to Drill and Tap Cast Iron
The crystalline structure of cast iron varies depending on the rate the steel was cooled. Cast iron drills differently than other types of steel due to the variations in the steel structure. When drilling rolled steel, the material drilled from the hole will work in a spiral from the tip of the dril
Chevy 12-Bolt Specs
Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesChevy, a division of General Motors, introduced the 12-bolt rear axle assembly in 1965. Another common name for this assembly is the 12-bolt truck differential. The design gave the axle assembly the strength and durability to handle the big engines in...
Installation Instructions for a Starmate ST2
The Starmate ST2 is a plug-and-play satellite radio. Capable of adding a new dimension of listening pleasure to your automobile's stereo system, the ST2 features 30 station presets, five-line LCD display and an internal memory that allows the user to pause live broadcasts. Because the ST2 is plug-an
How to Tune a Toyota Corolla E10
E10 is the designation given to the first-generation Toyota Corolla. This model was produced from 1966 to 1970. Offered in coupe, sedan and wagon models, the E10 came equipped with an automatic or four-speed manual transmission. Powered by a 1.1-liter, four-cylinder carbureted engine capable of prod
Race Car Painting Ideas
Get your engines revved by painting your race car.race car neon sign image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comIf you enjoy the speed of the track and the thrill of the race, car racing may get your motors revving. While the professional racers in sports such as NASCAR drive cars skillfully painted...
Facts About the Ford Model T
The Ford Model T was a revolutionary automobile on so many levels, and introduced the convenience that car owners today take for granted while traveling long distances or commuting to and from work. The Model T was the first affordable car conceived specifically for the blue-collar family. It was t
Enclosed Trailer Specifications
An enclosed trailer provides valuable added security and weather protection when hauling expensive gear or live all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), while additional tie-downs in the interior keep objects safely in place. When choosing a trailer, consider the volume and weight capacities that will be needed
How to Make Your Own Solo Motorcycle Seat
The custom motorcycle scene has grown significantly since the heyday of the custom choppers and bobbers in the late '60s and '70s. While there is a huge supply of custom parts for today's custom machines, many bike builders prefer to fabricate their own parts in order to stand out from the crowd. Th