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FAQ : Honda Swap Combinations– What Fits What – Part 2

We kick off Part 2 of our Honda Swap Combinations writeup by taking a look at the H series VTEC motor from Honda. First...

Best Junkyard Turbos and How to Find them

Putting together a homemade turbo kit from junkyard turbos is one of the oldest tricks in the book. Most aftermarket turbochargers can cost you...

FAQ – How to Wire your VQ35 Swap

The VQ35DE is a strikingly divisive engine when it comes to winning the hearts of aftermarket enthusiasts. For some it's a disappointing platform to...
Automotive wiring load test showing 12 volts with no load and voltage collapsing under load due to a corroded high-resistance connector.

How to Load-Test Automotive Wiring: Why 12 Volts Doesn’t Mean the Circuit Is Good

Seeing 12 volts at a connector doesn't prove the circuit is healthy. Learn how automotive wiring load tests expose corrosion, weak terminals, damaged wires and other hidden resistance.

FAQ – What is the RB26 JDM Engine?

Yet another chapter in the long history of Japanese super engines of the 1990s, the RB26DET is in many ways the turbocharged inline six...

How To Test a Ford Escort MAF Sensor

The mass air flow sensor in your 2.0 liter engine is also known as your Ford Escort MAF Sensor. This unit is responsible for reading...

How to Read a Turbo Compressor Map (Without Getting Lost)

If you've ever looked at a turbo compressor map and thought it resembled a weather forecast generated by an angry engineer, you're...

FAQ – Toyota MR2 Turbo ECU Pinout

The Toyota MR2 as it's known in the United States was actually part of a redesign in 1990 that led to the chassis we...