They say that when it comes to bumpers and side skirts, a true Drifter will prolong the life of his beloved panels for as long as it is humanly possible to do so. Hence, a true Drifter uses Zipties to repair damaged body kits. All you need are the following: Lots of Zipties A Drill, Full Article
Its been a while back since I have done this engine type. Looking back at this experience, I have come to the conclusion that this is very much like the V8′s I have worked with all these years sans the other half, and I have a 4 cylinder! This 2TG comes with a 2-valve full Full Article
In this video, Subaru Rally Car driver Chris Atkinson demonstrates the nitty-gritty stuff about everything on the inside of the Subaru Impreza Rally Car. From switches and controls to center of gravity and safety, this video has got it covered. Very informative if you ask me. And will be worth watching if you’re very much Full Article
COMBUSTION CHAMBER MODIFICATIONS: Install oversize valves if the engine has a bigger bore size. Installing bigger valves with stock bore size will just pinch and shroud intake flow around the valves closest to the cylinder wall. Exhaust valves should be unshrouded as much but not as much as the intake valves. Match the combustion chamber Full Article
The green and yellow V-shaped JDM Leaf Symbol is something that you would see in almost every other JDM-themed car not only in the Philippines, but abroad as well. Another variation of this is the orange and yellow teardrop-shaped symbol. But do you really know what these symbols really mean? Well then, JDMfan-san, you are Full Article
Most people don’t get the whole stance / fitment scene. Just because you’re low that doesn’t mean you’re flush. and just because you’re flush it doesn’t mean you’re HellaFlush. I am not HellaFlush and most probably will never be (I drive a beat-up delivery truck) but I do appreciate the HellaFlush Full Article
We discussed previously how an engine exhibiting below normal total ignition requirements is indicative of an efficient engine. The example given previously was that of a Racing Engine producing maximum power with 34-38 degrees of total lead or timing. Full Article
Video by TwoGuysRally If you’ve seen Russ Swift perform during the Manila International Auto Show, then you would know what a J-Turn is. It’s what he does when he reverses the car, then flicks the steering wheel while locking the front wheels so as to make the car face the opposite direction, then puts it Full Article
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to drive 500-2000 miles before your engine is “broken-in”. Imagine having to drive your Hot-Rod or road racer from Los Angeles to San Francisco or worse yet Manila to Baguio! I know of individuals that have done this same type of ride to break in the engine…. Imagine Full Article
Since the advent of the “OTTO CYCLE” . 4 Stroke internal combustion engines has relied on the Spark Plug to initiate the process of Igniting the air/fuel mixture. A lot has been improve on the engines, from overhead cams to variable valve timing, from points and condenser to the new electronic ignition with a crank Full Article
