After having a catastrophic engine failure in the hatchback…my wife and I decided that I needed a reliable everyday car. All my efforts to make my hatchback the dual duty track/work car were not well met. Not to worry, I have … Continue reading
Open Diffs are a drag and aftermarket limit slip units can be outrageously expensive. There is hope for any non-LSD equipped 240SX. Factory limit slip diffs are available from many different Nissan offerings. The 300zx, LSD equipped 240′s, Q45′s and … Continue reading
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This write-up will work with virtually all Honda Civics and Acura Integras (Preludes and Accords already have an external coil). Theory Obviously, bigger is usually better, but why is this upgrade important? On a stock engine, this upgrade will probably … Continue reading
My original exhaust had about 218,000 miles on it before it finally started leaking bad enough for me to bite the bullet and replace it. I knew I wanted an exhaust with a classic looking muffler…meaning, an oval shaped muffler … Continue reading
One of my favorite upgrades to any car is the installation of a short shifter. In this write-up, I’ll explain how to install a short shifter in a Mazda Miata. The installation will be very similar for every Miata with … Continue reading
A simple but common problem to most B-series Honda engines is an oil leak around the front cam seal. A simple and aesthetically pleasing solution is to replace the seal with an aftermarket aluminum seal. These cam seals are a … Continue reading
After unsuccessfully trying to find info regarding the process of changing the rear struts on a corolla, I decided that I would share what I learned while working on this project. There are versions of the Corolla that do not … Continue reading
A common problem experienced in most cars involves soggy engine mounts whether or not you know it. This is a result of torn or damaged engine mounts or by mounts that are too soft (think liquid filled). This can lead … Continue reading
A few years ago, I bought a 1995 Nissan truck to use at work. Given it’s task, I wasn’t too concerned about the general condition of the truck. One small detail did prove to be a problem. The speedometer didn’t … Continue reading
Installing a short shifter has always been a modification that I considered a relatively simple and low cost upgrade you can enjoy on a regular basis. In my opinion, the 8th gen Civic has a decent shifter with an unusually … Continue reading