In this video, our Pretty Tech Jo explains how to replace the Intake Manifold Gasket on LT1 Engines. The vehicle used for this video is a 1993 Firebird Firebird Trans-Am. These steps are similar for all other 4th Generation Firebirds and Chevrolet Camaros equipped with LT1 Engines.
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In this Video Beautiful Jade shows how to check the Compression on an Engine. Is Important to know how to perform this Test, specially because there are times when a Cylinder Misfire is misdiagnosed and a novice could spend money on Ignition Coil, Injector etc. Only to find out later on that the Misfire was […]
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At the 2015 North American International Auto Show and at the unveiling of the 2015 racing video game Forza Motorsport 6, a new Ford GT was introduced and is set to be produced and released in 2016. It will mark 50 years since the GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and has run successfully in the 2016 24 Hours […]
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The Audi R8 is a supercar from a dying breed. As makers add turbochargers to their cars to meet ever-stricter emissions targets, the naturally aspirated engine is falling out of favour. In some ways, the R8 is a fantastic last hurrah. But, while the 5.2-litre V10 is a focal point of the car, there’s much […]
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Performance Although it’s no longer an analog experience, the 2018 BMW M4 is a thrill to put through its paces. The 2018 BMW M4 is honed, polished sports car, even if it lacks some of the tactile feel this badge once guaranteed. We’ve rated it a 9 out of 10 on account of its blistering […]
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Mazda MX-5 RF – Driving Mazda MX-5 RF performance Just like the Convertible model, the Mazda MX-5 RF comes with two petrol engines: a 1.5-litre with 129bhp and a 2.0-litre with 158bhp. Being a relatively light car even the 1.5-litre version feels brisk, if not exactly outright fast, and revving its engine to the high […]
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McLaren 570S – The car is powered by a new iteration of the 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine already used in the 650S and P1, designated M838T E with thirty percent of the parts redesigned. Arranged in the car as a rear-mid engine configuration, it delivers 562 hp (570 PS; 419 kW) and 443 lb⋅ft (601 N⋅m) of torque through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmissiondeveloped by Graziano Trasmissioni. The car […]
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We get it all of the time – What’s the best BMW M3 for for track? Should I get an E36 M3? Should I swap an S54 into an E36? Should I get an E46 M3 with the S54? Should I get an E92 M3 with the S65 V8 and available DCT? We feel each […]
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Starting with 2014, BMW decided to drop the legendary BMW M3 Coupe and continue placing the ‘M3’ badge only on sedan models, leaving the Coupe style in the hands of a new model, the M4. Previous Sedan M3 models were part of the BMW history, the E36 and E90 versions being instantly recognizable in this segment. […]
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Surprisingly, the Porsche 911 Turbo S outnumbers the regular, non-S Turbo, at least in the U.S. Turbo buyers aren’t in the market to save money, so most walk in the dealership and simply request the best equipped, highest-marked 911 available, resulting in a set of keys to a Turbo S. Unfortunately for big spenders, outside of made-to-order paint and […]
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