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K Series Transmission Differences
It wasn't so long ago that the i-VTEC K series of engines from Honda was more bleeding edge than cutting edge for most engine...
LS1 Piston-to-Deck Clearance: How to Measure and Calculate It
LS1 piston-to-deck clearance is determined by **crankshaft stroke, connecting-rod length, piston compression distance, and block geometry**. Learn how these dimensions affect piston position at TDC and how to measure deck clearance during an LS1 build.
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 Service a 2JZGE TPS
The non turbo version of the legendary 2JZGE is found in many vehicles, from the Lexus SC and GS300's and of course the non...
JDM Engine Buying Guide – Getting the best deal
So you've saved up enough money to finally make the jump to the engine swap you've always dreamed about. You've got the ideal JDM...
LS1 Front Oil Galley Plug: The 16mm Plug You Cannot Forget During a Rebuild
That little 16mm plug at the front of an LS1 block isn't optional. Here's where the front oil-galley expansion plug goes, how it's oriented and why it should be removed for block cleaning and replaced during final assembly.
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency EV Sets a 0.158 Aerodynamic Record
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency prototype pairs a record-setting 0.158 drag coefficient with a modest 54.9-kWh battery and production-derived ID. Polo hardware.
California’s SB 1069 Gives Tested Aftermarket Parts a Faster Route to Market
California’s SB 1069 lets experienced manufacturers seek conditional approval for tested aftermarket parts while CARB finishes its EO review. It does not legalize every modification.
