I’ll admit it. More than a few times I’ve used the phrase “I’ll never drive anything other than a manual transmission.” After all, no torque converter can ever come close to rivaling the engagement of …
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Top Mount vs. Front Mount Intercoolers
There are few things that deliver the fear and respect demanded by massive front mount intercoolers. Even if you have no idea what’s going on under the hood, one thing is clear: it’s definitely not …
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The Best AWD Sports Sedans That Aren’t Subarus
Almost regardless of where you live, there is a constant in the car market: AWD vehicle sales are growing quickly. No need to tell Subaru. They’ve turned a somewhat niche Japanese brand into a true giant, …
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Subaru Levorg/Rally Missile Wagon: Please Send It Here
If there’s one thing the world never has enough of, it’s this: all-wheel drive rally missiles. That’s especially true if you want a hatch or wagon. The Focus RS is biblically good, but if you’re looking …
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The Top Six Most Insane 2016 Camaro SS Stats
Since the start of the Mustang’s production more than 50 years ago, Chevy has been vying for part of the pony car’s market share. The Camaro has always been a formidable opponent, but within the past …
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RWD vs AWD: Which Is The Better Sports Car
As far as purists are concerned, there’s only one type of layout for sports cars: front engine, rear wheel drive with six speeds in-between. At least that’s what common knowledge suggests. Seemingly in the face of …
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The Horsepower Question: What’s The Right Number?
The New York Auto Show is right around the corner and one of it’s most headline-grabbing cars has already been unveiled: the 2017 Toyota 86 (read: FR-S replacement). With the automotive press begging for the …
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The First Dream Car: A Story We All Have
For most of us, having dream cars dates back to an age we can barely remember. No matter from what country or region, they probably all had a few things in common: insane horsepower figures, …
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The Art of Boost: Knowing When Enough is Enough
Having a turbocharged performance car is an incredible thing. While nothing is wrong with natural aspiration, there’s something utterly addictive about letting off the throttle and hearing turbo flutter loud enough to wake the neighbors. Even …
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The ’90s Cars: How We Can Bring Them Back
It’s hard to deny it: the 90’s were a pretty great time. SVT Mustang Cobras, Nirvanna, 2JZ Supras, PlayStation 1…what a decade. While the 80’s may have been a little brutal to cars, the following …
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Three Simple Rules For Tuning Your ECU
As far as car modification goes, one major aspect has changed the game: the increasing prevalence of technology and turbochargers. Combined, they make Engine Control Unit (ECU) tuning not only easier but substantially more potent. Simply by …
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Welcome to the Jungle: Ken Block’s House of Madness
After decades of watching racing, custom builds, and the car community in general, we’ve come to a conclusion: it’s impossible to dislike Ken Block. How can you not love the guy? He drives on a level that’s …
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