Variable Displacement Oil Pumps – The Future Of The Oil Pump Is Here
Achieving those fuel efficiency numbers while also increasing the power to the wheels is the holy grail of vehicle engineering, and new variable displacement oil pumps are able to deliver this boost in efficiency.
Jaguar’s XKSS Makes Its World Debut In LA
The first genuine Jaguar XKSS to be built in almost 60 years has debuted at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.
Are You Choosing The Right Brake Pad For The Right Customer?
Selecting the right friction material is a difficult task. I could say that you should select the most expensive pad that your supplier offers, but the right pads for the customer aren’t always at the top (or bottom) of the price column.
Mickey Thompson Receives Ford Project Excellence Award
Mickey Thompson was presented with a Project Excellence Award by Ford Motor Co. at the 2016 SEMA Show in recognition of its custom 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty built by Mike Duval of X-Treme Toyz.
Electronically Adjustable Dampener Diagnosis
Electronically adjustable shocks and struts use conventional mono-tube and twin-tube oil-filled dampeners. The rods, gas chambers and piston have the construction of passive units.
Ringbrothers Delivers Three Custom Builds To SEMA
At the recent 2016 SEMA Show, Mike and Jim Ring of Ringbrothers pulled the cover off their newest builds: including the ’48 “Madam V” Cadillac, ’69 “G-Code” Camaro, and a ’65 “Ballistic” Mustang.
Timeless Kustoms Unveils 1,000-HP ‘Vicious’ Mustang
“Vicious” made its worldwide debut in the MagnaFlow booth at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, standing out in a crowd of amazing vehicle builds at the largest trade show in the world in its 50th year.
Inspecting And Servicing Worn Driveshafts
Most late-model driveshafts are not serviceable and do not have any lubrication points. But, this does not mean that they can’t wear, or even fail.
Ride Of The Week: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
The base retail price of The Machine was $3,475. Vital statistics included a 114-in. wheelbase, a 197-in. overall length and a curb weight of 3,640 lbs. The 390-cid AMC V-8 produced 340 hp.
TPMS And Custom Rims
When a new wheel and tire package is fitted, the TPMS and sensor should be considered along with the looks. The sensors can’t be sacrificed if they don’t fit the new rims.
