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October 2008
Living Under the Hood: Diagnosing Central Port Fuel Injection
Living Under the Hood: Diagnosing Central Port Fuel Injection
Back in 1992, General Motors introduced a new type of fuel injection system known as “Central Port Injection” (CPI), which GM also refers to as “Central Multi-point Fuel Injection,” and later renamed “Central Sequential Fuel Injection.”...
Performance Primer: The DRIVING FORCES Behind Valvetrain Technology
Performance Primer: The DRIVING FORCES Behind Valvetrain Technology
The latest developments in lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, valve springs, retainers and valves are pushing the performance envelope to new highs. See why parts are getting lighter, stronger and capable of producing more horsepower than ever before......
Undercover: The 10 Commandments of Shocks and Struts
Undercover: The 10 Commandments of Shocks and Struts
Many things affect vehicles in motion, including its speed, road conditions, wind and weight distribution. Therefore, the vehicle suspension system — shocks, struts and springs — must be in good condition to handle these variables. Here are 10 tips t...
Performance Primer: The DRIVING FORCES Behind Valvetrain Technology
Performance Primer: The DRIVING FORCES Behind Valvetrain Technology
The latest developments in lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, valve springs, retainers and valves are pushing the performance envelope to new highs. See why parts are getting lighter, stronger and capable of producing more horsepower than ever before......
YAWA — You Asked, We Answered
YAWA — You Asked, We Answered
Questions and Answers on Oxygen Sensors...
Crossword Puzzle: October 2008
Crossword Puzzle: October 2008
Across 1. Dimensions defining cylinder displacement (4,3,6) 8. Explosive '07 Dodge model 9....
TT October Pop Quiz — Ignition
TT October Pop Quiz — Ignition
Choose the answer that BEST completes the following statements or questions on Ignition systems....
Report Card: Readers Rides
Report Card: Readers Rides
Having shown and expressed interest in trucks at an early age, Lucas Justice received his 1986 Chevrolet C-10 pick-up from his father on his 14th birthday as a hobby project....
Report Card: Dynamic Duo — Contest Finalists Serve as ‘Senior’ Advisors
Report Card: Dynamic Duo — Contest Finalists Serve as ‘Senior’ Advisors
Zachary Bryant and Corey Zamenski set an extraordinary precedent at the Ford/AAA Auto Skills finals in June – it was the first time two juniors participated on a team at the national level....
Service Advisor: Hard Start For Ford Due to Glow Plug
Service Advisor: Hard Start For Ford Due to Glow Plug
Without supplemental heat to get the fire going, a diesel engine may not start....
Gomer, Goober & Grease...
Gomer, Goober & Grease...
Professional Advice for Students Starting Out in Their Careers...
Component Connection: Finding Failing Bearings
Component Connection: Finding Failing Bearings
There can be literally dozens of reasons for premature wear or failure of an engine bearing....
Component Connection: Eliminating the Low Oil Pressure Gremlin
Component Connection: Eliminating the Low Oil Pressure Gremlin
Whether you’re working as a production engine remanufacturer or a custom engine rebuilder, the low oil pressure issue for years has shown up in warranty or complaint arenas like the nasty gremlin that it is....
The Real World: Prepping the Future
The Real World: Prepping the Future
Vehicle manufacturers are searching for the ultimate Alternative-Fuel Vehicle...


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