Last month we started a short build series on an '85 Mercury Capri; this month we're continuing with an intake manifold and ignition system swap. To bring you up to speed, we took what was essentially ...

The purpose of a cold-air intake is to find cold air in an otherwise hot under-hood environment. It can do this by drawing air from above the hood, under the front bumper or a spot inside the engine ...

I’m about to turn 36 years old and have gone through quite a few phases of car fandom. As a teen, I was all about pointless decorations and offensive exhaust volume. These days I like things a little ...

Why performance air intakes might be a great, low-cost investment if you’re looking for more power. Why are aftermarket air intake systems so popular? A related question might be, why replace the ...

Most Chevy truck enthusiasts know that improving the flow of air into the engine and reducing backpressure are sure ways to make some power. But believe it or not, this process is not as simple as it ...

If you think about it, there are things about your car that just don’t make sense. You’ve been told that more air is a good thing for power, that a cold air intake, more scoops, more vents, etc, are a ...

Whether it's a puddle under your car or a grimy mess inside your engine bay, finding engine oil where it's not supposed to be is never an enjoyable experience. Normally, oil remains contained within ...

At one time the most obvious component on many "hopped up" cars and trucks was a hood scoop. The reasons given for using them included the ram air effect, a cooler air source, or they just looked ...

There's been a proliferation in recent years of vintage-looking electronic fuel injection setups, simulating the look of side- or down-draft carburetor setups, or the stack-style mechanical fuel ...