Track Day Car Prep on a Budget: Where to Spend First
You don’t need a full race build to enjoy track days. Here’s the real priority order for prepping your road car when the budget is tight.
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Tuning in Tight Spaces: How Engine Bay Clearance Affects Your Build
Engine bay space is one of the most underrated factors when tackling tuning issues. Here’s how clearance affects everything from sensor access to intercooler fitment.
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Crow Cams Pushrod Lengths on the L67: Which Size Is Intake and Which Is Exhaust?
Got two different pushrod lengths in your Crow Cams Stage 3 kit for the L67? Here’s how to work out which goes on the intake side and which goes on the exhaust side.
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2GR-FE Flywheel, Clutch & Flexplate for Lotus Evora, Exige V6 and Emira: The Weight Question Answered
Manual or IPS? MWR aluminum or OEM steel? A practical breakdown of 2GR-FE flywheel and clutch options for Lotus Evora 400, Exige V6, and Emira.
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T25 Manifold-to-Turbo Gasket: Types, Bolts, and What to Know Before You Touch Anything
Replacing the T25 turbo inlet gasket means picking the right material and knowing which bolts are which. Here’s what matters and what can go wrong.
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How to Check If Your Jeep Wrangler Came with Factory LED Lighting (VIN Build Sheet Guide)
Not sure if your Wrangler left the factory with LEDs? A free VIN lookup from Stellantis shows original equipment — but you need to know how to read the results.
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392 Cam in the 2015 5.7 Hemi R/T: The Complete VVT Parts List
The 6.4L 392 cam fits the Gen III 5.7L Hemi, but the 2015 R/T’s VVT system changes the parts list. Here’s exactly what the Eagle-head version needs to do it right.
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Kolak Performance and Offroad: What Jeep Owners Need to Know About Nick Ianuzzi’s Build Packages
Kolak Performance and Offroad is the Arizona-based Jeep specialist forum veterans keep recommending. Here’s what Nick Ianuzzi does, what the Kolak Lift includes, and how to reach him.
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L5P Duramax Tuning: Why the Factory Left Nothing on the Table for Fuel Economy
Why the L5P Duramax gains almost no MPG from a tune while older diesels like the 7.3 Power Stroke did, and what you can realistically expect from the Derringer and full ECM tuning.
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2000 Volvo S70 AWD Won’t Start: Crankshaft Sensor, ETM, and What to Check First
A no-start on the 2000 Volvo S70 AWD is often blamed on fuel injectors, but the crankshaft position sensor and ETM are far more common culprits. Here’s how to diagnose it.