December, 2018 - The Engine Block - Page 4

For the gearhead with a true need for speed, give the ultimate gift with a top-of-the-line driving experience. Raceways and driving schools all across the country offer packages for all occasions.

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2018 Gift-Giving Guide: What Do You Get the Gearhead Who Has Everything?

December 11, 2018December 18, 2023 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Chip Foose, Courtney Force, Gearhead, Gift, Gift Ideas, Gift-Giving, Gymkhana, Hack Mechanic, Holiday Shopping, Hot Wheels, Leatherman, Monster Jam, Racing Wheel, Rob Siegel, Shopping, Simpson, Stanley, Stanley Tools, Supercharger, Video Games

Holiday gift-giving got you down? We get it, Christmas can be STRESSFUL. There are meals to prep and trees to

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Ford and Volkswagen are in advanced negotiations over a new joint venture.

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Auto Industry News: F-Series Sales See Slight Drop, Ford and Volkswagen Talk Future Plans, and 2019 F1 Rules Cause Grumblings in the Paddock

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Challenger GT, F-Series Sales, F1 New Rules, Ford, Ford F-Series, Ford-VW Merger, Formula 1, Honda, Honda Enthusiasts, Sport Compact, Volkswagen, VTEC Autumn Speed Festival

As 2019 barrel towards us, so do the promises of change. Ford’s truck competitors step up to play ball and

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How the Car Community Does Toys for Tots

December 9, 2018September 8, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Auto Enthusiasts, Car Show, Charity, Cruise-In, Enthusiasts, events, Jeep Run, Jeeps on the Run, Motor4Toys, Non-Profit, Parade, Portland Motor Club, South Florida Exotic Car ‘Toy Rally’, The Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade, Toy Drive, Toys for Tots

Auto enthusiasts are, hands down, some of the most passionate people that you’ll meet. And they have to be, right?

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The 2019 Ford Super Duty is nearly identical to its 2018 and 2017 versions---for good reason.

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2019 Ford Super Duty: Still King of the Hill

December 8, 2018November 27, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Ford, Ford F-250, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford Trucks, Super Duty, Trucks

The 2019 Ford Super Duty is nearly identical to its 2018 predecessor. In fact, the 2018 Ford Super Duty is

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So, whether its a big ol’ American pickup truck jacked six inches off the ground, a mean-lookin' Wrangler on 37s that can crawl up the side of a building, or a Subaru Crosstrek equipped with an aggressive wheel and tire package and a roof top tent---we can’t help but to get a little excited for things to come.

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A Crosstrek Build with Its Sights Set on Off-Road

December 7, 2018August 26, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Anderson Design & Fabrication, Baja Designs, BFGoodrich, Black Rhino, BN Imports, Builds, CVT, ElementLED, Expedition Overland, Freespirit Recreation, LP Adventure, MtnRoo, Off Road, Off Road Enthusiasts, Off-Roading, Primitive Racing, Readylift, Subaru, Subaru Crosstrek, Subie, SubieLiftOz, Subtle Solutions, Tepui, Trekbox, Yakima

Nothing warms our hearts like a really hot build. In many parts of the country, the weather may not be

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The truth is sometimes engine treatments or additives can be the answer to your problem. Here are some of the most common bottled solutions on the market. Are they worth your time and money? Let's find out.

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Engine Treatments and Additives: Snake Oils or Magic Elixirs?

December 6, 2018April 20, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 1 Comment Engine Additives, Engine Treatments, Fuel Additives, Marvel Mystery Oil, Oil Additives, Sea Foam, Stop-Leak

It’s not too often that the easiest fix and the path of least resistance are one and the same. I

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Most shops and professionals will be able to hear these engine noises and tell you what’s going on right away. So, if you're looking to learn how to repair vehicles, diagnosing these sounds is a good first step in understanding the fundamentals of engine operation.

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Tech Corner: What Was That?! Diagnosing Engine Noises

December 6, 2018December 4, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Diagnosing Engine Trouble, Engine Noises, Engine Problems, Engine Trouble

We’ve all started up our cars, driven them around and heard it: the dreaded squeal, ping, pop, knock, tick, or

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Bolt-on boost works--but there are a few things you'll want to consider before you upgrade that naturally-aspirated engine to forced induction.

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What You Need to Know About Bolt-On Boost

December 5, 2018November 14, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Bolt-On Boost, Camshaft, ECU, Edelbrock, Engine Upgrades, Forced Induction, Horsepower, Keystone Automotive, Modifications, STS, Supercharger, tuning, Turbo, Turbochargers, Vortech

Let’s face it, the world of performance is changing. More and more, we see automakers pushing vehicles straight from the

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When we say small mods for power, we mean upgrades that are easy-to-install and will help enhance this age-old process.

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Small Mods Can Have BIG Impact

December 5, 2018April 25, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ACCEL, AEM, Cat-back exhaust, Coil Packs, DEI, Diablo, Edelbrock, Engine Maintenance, Engine Mods, Engine Upgrades, Exhaust System, Exhaust Wrap, Header Wrap, Hypermax, Ignition Box, Intake Manifold, K&N, Magnaflow, MSD, Performance Mods, Small Mods, Spark Plugs, Throttle Body Spacers, Tuner, Weiand

Year after year, new engines are introduced that produce more power than those that preceded it. Look no further than

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But the debate rages on among off-road enthusiasts as to which is better: Air Lockers or E-lockers?

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The Debate Rages On: Air Lockers or E-lockers?

December 4, 2018July 7, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Air Lockers, ARB, Axle Upgrades, Differential Gears, Differentials, E-Lockers, Eaton, Locking Differential, Off Road, Off-Roading, Open Differential, Ring and Pinion, Truck and Off-Road, Upgrades, Yukon

Last updated 7/7/2023 The two main components of off-roading are simple: overcome obstacles and maintain traction. In fact, aftermarket mods

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