Category Archives: How To

Engine Tech: How To Build Horsepower with a STOCK ENGINE

How To Build Horsepower with a STOCK ENGINE

Before we even get to this project, let me stress the point that in order for us to be successful, our project engine should be in excellent or good running condition. Like the old saying; “You Cannot Teach A tired (More…)

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Engine Tech: CARBURETORS

Holley Carburetor

Before we proceed lets make one thing clear so as not to confuse ourselves. CARBS DONT SUCK FUEL!,VACUUM PULLS THE FUEL!,or the famous of all! ‘THIS THING SUCKS A LOT OF AIR’!!! To keep us in line and to be (More…)

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Overhead Cam 101: 4 VALVES vs. 2 VALVES

2TG Ben Alameda Racing

4 valve head have tumble flow but no swirl. Effectively making the heads less responsive at low to mid rpm. But has Excellent top-end potential. 2 valve has swirl & tumble flow combined and has the capability of combustion induced (More…)

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Ask The AUTO GUROs: Honda Poor Man’s Type-R Swap?

Poor Man

A question for the AUTO GUROs was raised by one of our Facebook buddys: How do you guys feel about the poormans swap??? Do you think it’s worth it??? And if so, how would you go about building it?? I’m (More…)

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DIY Underbody Rally Car Skid Plate

WRC Rally Impreza Underbody

So you love rally? You’d like to take your car through the curves, slipping and sliding through gravel and mud-laden corners? The words “Lift, turn, brake, step on the gas…” from rally school mean the world to you? What’s holding (More…)

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How To Get The Best Out Of Track Day – Most Essential Driving Tips By Tiff Needell

Track Day Driving Tips by Tiff Needell on an Audi S3 Quattro

“They say he is the reason behind the Pacquiao-Mayweather fiasco. All we know is… he’s called THE aSTIG.” If you own a high performance car, or have recently modified your car for more speed and more power, you’ve got to (More…)

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CustomPinoyRides’ Guide to Buying a Used Car: Engine Inspection

Inside the Engine Bay

This the third part of an ongoing series on how to buy a used car. On the second part, we discussed exterior inspection. Inside the Engine Bay Open the hood and snoop around in the engine bay. Check if there (More…)

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How To: Exhaust Flame Thrower Kit

Honda Civic Flame Kit

Start the new year with a bang and make your own fireworks through your very own car! Have you ever wondered how those cars from The Fast and The Furious make flames com out of their exhaust system? It’s called (More…)

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CustomPinoyRides’ Guide to Buying a Used Car: Exterior Inspection

Skyline R32 Exterior

This the second part of an ongoing series on how to buy a used car. In the first part, we discussed pre-inspection. Inspect Paint and Body Alignment Visually inspect the exterior of the car for any body dings and/or paint (More…)

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CustomPinoyRides’ Guide to Buying a Used Car: Pre-Inspection

Transformers Used Car Scene

Let’s face it. You wouldn’t always be buying a brand-new car. At some point in your life, you will have to settle for a used car. Whether it be that R34 Skyline or Hachi Roku you always wanted, or that (More…)

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