There are many things to consider before jumping into that restoration project. It is a common site to see half finished projects sold for a fraction of what was spent on them. This article will outline some things that you should consider before you begin a restoration project to help ensure that this doesn’t happen to you. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever wondered why your car always gives you problems starting when it’s cold outside? Most people know that it is contributed to the cold weather outside, but what most people don’t know is what the cold weather actually does to their automobiles to cause these problems.The same things happen in all vehicles, but most people who own newer vehicles never see the symptoms due to advances in their ignition and fuel systems. People who choose to drive their old mustangs and camaros to work every morning feel the effects much more than new car owners. If your one of the select few that refuses to let a cold morning ruin a good day in your hot rod then this article will fill you in on cold weather starting and will hopefully contribute to getting you to work on time and reduce the number of excuses you have to come up with for the old boss man. Read the rest of this entry »
The majority of cars manufactured for consumer sales are built around several factors that limit the factory horsepower. These factors include, reducing the total price of automobiles, meeting all emission standards, and providing consumers with dependable cars that will provide maximum life. While the automobile manufacturers are doing a fantastic job of providing dependable, safe, ozone friendly cars to their consumers, they are forced to reduce available horsepower on their factory engines. This article explains the best ways to get what the manufacturers can’t provide and to achieve the maximum horsepower from your engine. Read the rest of this entry »
The majority of drivers have absolutely no clue of the major differences between the octane options they have at the local gas station. They spend thousands of dollars every year filling their cars up with gas, without knowing enough to make an education decision about the product offerings. Some will always use the cheap gasoline based on price alone, and others always use the higher octane, more expensive gas because they think it makes their car run better or last longer. Hopefully, this article can give you a little insight about the gasoline you depend on every day and help you make the right decision at the pump. Read the rest of this entry »
If you have always wanted that rare 1963 Impala with a 409 engine or a Yenko Camaro but can’t afford it you are not alone. Not many of us have deep enough pockets to own those super rare muscle cars we commonly see on TV. For many of us, owning a clone is about as close as we can hope to get. Read the rest of this entry »
The classic car hobby is one of the greatest hobbies to have because it brings together people of all different ages, opinions, and economic backgrounds. There are not many hobbies that have such a wide-variety of participants. Unfortunately, thanks to Barrett-Jackson, that is all about to change. Read the rest of this entry »
Restoring and owning classic cars, in my opinion, is one of the best hobbies a person can have. However, owning classic cars is a bit more than just a hobby; it is closer to a lifestyle. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever wondered what the differences between superchargers and turbochargers are? You are not alone. Thousands of mechanics, car owners, and dealers work with their cars everyday not knowing the exact differences between the two. If you are one of these people this article will benefit you by giving you the knowledge to make the right decision for your car, and the upper hand at the local bar when the conversation turns to performance enhancements. Read the rest of this entry »