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Honda Civic Type R and Acura Integra Type S with six-speed manual transmissions

Honda Refuses to Kill the Manual—The Civic Type R and Integra Type S Keep...

Honda says manual transmissions still belong in its enthusiast models. The Civic Type R and Integra Type S remain manual-only and unaffected.

Manual Boost Controller Basics

The boost controller is an integral part of your turbocharged vehicle. Without it, your vehicle or turbo kit may run unchecked or fail to build...

How To Test a Chevy Astro MAP Sensor

When your Chevy Astro MAP sensor is beginning to go bad, you can use this handy How To Guide to test it. The MAP (Manifold...

Is It Illegal to Modify Cars?

America's love for upgrading and modifying the automobile is a pastime that spans over many generations. It's a passion that's a part of our...
Automotive PCM pull-up and pull-down circuit diagrams showing open and grounded sensor voltage readings

Automotive Pull-Up and Pull-Down Circuits Explained

An automotive pull-up circuit uses a resistor to hold a module input near a known voltage when no sensor, switch or transistor...
Cutaway turbocharger diagram comparing a correct gravity-fed oil drain with a restricted return line and excessive crankcase pressure.

Why Is My Turbo Leaking Oil If the Seals Are Still Good?

A smoking turbo does not always need rebuilding. Restricted oil drainage, crankcase pressure and installation errors can force oil through a healthy turbo.
Close-up of LS1 aluminum engine block showing cylinder head alignment dowel sleeves installed in the front and rear block deck counterbores.

LS1 Cylinder Head Alignment Dowels: Location, Installation, and Why They Matter

LS1 cylinder head alignment dowels locate the heads accurately on the block before the fasteners are tightened. Learn where all four dowels install, how to seat them and why damaged or missing sleeves should never be ignored.

How To Test a Ford Mustang IAT Sensor

Otherwise known as the Intake Air Temperature sensor, your Ford Mustang IAT Sensor is located in your intake piping. This unit is a two...