An oil separator – or catch can – can be a very important component that shouldn’t be overlooked whether you’re swapping a modern engine into a classic car, or you own a modern vehicle. But if they’re so good, why don’t new cars have them?
The Sleeper: The Misconceptions About The Coolest Cars
When you hear someone say that a classic musclecar is a sleeper, what do you expect to see when you turn to see it? Instead of trying to convince you to agree with us, we asked a couple of friends we watched on TV to see what they have to say about it.
Project ‘Rona: Making Custom Things The Old School Way
When you love tinkering with older cars, sometimes you just can’t leave well enough alone. Our Project ‘Rona has gone through many changes and modifications, and one of the more difficult was swapping a Dakota Digital cluster into the OE cluster housing.
Closing The Gap: Making Sure You Have Proper Airflow
It seems almost every summer, when the temperatures rise higher than usual, overheating concerns plague our customers. Sometimes it’s a simple, often overlooked issue that can be fixed without going to an expensive shop, or by replacing parts that don’t need replacing.
Understanding How An Automotive Relay Works
Most switches handle up to 15 amps, but when the component you want to switch on requires more than twice the amperage, a relay will safely allow the current to flow without overheating the switch. We explain how the relay functions, and provide valuable pointers.
Making A Comeback, In More Ways Than One
These old Toyota Trucks were all the rage for lifted and lowered activity back in the 1990s. Then a trend shifted, and we didn’t see too many of these for a while. But they’re making a comeback in a big way. Find out how Scott got a new factory engine for just $200!
Installing Your Champion Inline Coolant Filter
Our Inline Coolant Filter is a great way to help support a healthy cooling system, allowing you to see the condition of the coolant at any time. Although it is pretty straightforward, but we do have a few helpful tips to make for a clean installation.
Running A Bypass Switch On Your Electric Cooling Fans
If you’ve ever walked past a car and wondered why the cooling fans are still running, that usually means they wired the fans differently. If you think that’s draining the battery unnecessarily, you’re correct, and we’ll explain why it’s not necessary.
Flex Fans: Minimal Gain, Diminishing Performance
Once you fall into under the spell of dressing up your engine compartment, there are some items that provide great looks but they either don’t provide a performance gain – or they claim to increase power only to fall short when it comes to function. Flex fans can deceive you.
What Exactly Does Your Thermostat Do For Your Engine?
Installing a lower-temp thermostat because your engine runs too hot isn’t going to change anything, your thermostat doesn’t necessarily control the temperature – it regulates the temperature. We explain a little more about how your thermostat functions.