Ohio Technical College Students Build ’57 Chevy for Vic Edelbrock
Custom Car Represents School’s New Edelbrock Academy Program
Component Connection: The Science Behind Catalytic Converter Diagnostics
Although modern OBD II technology has simplified catalytic converter diagnostics, it’s still important to understand the basics of catalytic converter operation when dealing with a P0420 or P0430 diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Undercover: Uplifting Lessons — Lift Operations
You can only make a few mistakes with a lift before it costs more than the lesson is worth.
Report Card: American-built Supercar Makes its Debut
Billed as the “most exclusive hand-built supercar on the planet,” the Rapier Superlight Coupe, or SL-C for short, offers a multitude of unique engineering specifications, power-plant offerings, exterior colors, interior schemes and a host of other fully customizable options.
Under the Hood: Spark Plug and Ignition Wire Replacement
Minimizing Engine Misfires — Misfires are a huge no-no in vehicles that have to meet today’s low emissions requirements
Under the Hood: COP Patrol – Tracking Down Coil-on-Plug Misfires
Modern engine management technology trends have been leaning toward more coil-on-plug (COP) ignition systems because they are very compact and adaptable to individual cylinder tuning.
Component Connection: Determining the Clues to Engine Bearing Failures
Because of the stresses caused by the explosions inside the internal combustion engine, engine bearing material must be extremely strong.
Special Report: an Executive Interview with Andy Robinson, General Manager, Permatex
Robinson sat down for an interview with aftermarketNews, just as Permatex was celebrating its 100th anniversary. Read on to learn more about Permatex’s plans for 2009 and beyond.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Bosch Team Up to Create ‘Performance Art’
Using his race car as his paint brush, Falken Azenis RT615 tires as his paint, and the city streets of Los Angeles as his canvas, Vaughn left a unique pattern of tire marks, creating his performance art, titled “Abstract on Asphalt.”
Tool Rules: Passing of the Torch – Part II: Using Oxyacetylene Torches in the Shop
Note: For Part I of this article, which focuses on heating and cutting, see the Back Issues link under the MAGAZINES header on the homepage.