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Sandy Stuvik with the blue-and-white Super Pickup Ford Ranger racing truck

Ford Turned the Ranger Into a Manual Diesel Racing Truck

Even without an official US Raptor, it’s not uncommon to see the Ford Ranger geared up for off-road adventures. Customizers and tuners like Hellwig and Roush have done so, as has Ford’s own Performance Division. However, not all pickup truck competitions involve off-roading; some are done on paved roads or tracks. And as Ford of …
A close-up of the 2022 Cadillac V-Series Blackwing gold-colored magnesium wheel

Cadillac’s New Magnesium Wheels Are a Big (but Not Heavy) Deal

Although the V-Series Blackwing models won’t have Cadillac’s Blackwing engine, they’re shaping up to be serious performance sedans. Plus, like the BMW M3 and M4, you’ll be able to get them with a stick. And recently, Cadillac unveiled details about another V-Series Blackwing feature: magnesium wheels. Why are the Cadillac V-Series Blackwing models getting magnesium …
The Indian Challenger modified by S&S for King of the Baggers on the racetrack

The 2020 King of the Baggers Is the Indian Challenger

After making its return to flat-track racing, Indian is expanding its motorsports participation even further. For example, it recently got back into hill climbing for the first time in 70 years. Seeing one of Indian’s cruisers and touring bikes, like the Challenger, racing is a fairly rare sight, though. However, that’s exactly what happened at …
Solar panels mounted on the roof of a camper van

How Easy Is It To Put Solar Panels on Your Camper Van or RV?

Whether you’re building or buying a camper van or other RV, modern lifestyles demand it has some kind of steady power supply besides the vehicle’s battery. An on-board generator is one such option. But a cleaner and easier-to-maintain alternative is to install solar panels on your camper van or RV. And with a bit of …
A saucepan on a blue camper van cooktop stove

How Do You Install a Stove in Your Camper Van?

There’s a long list of things to keep track of when building your camper van RV. Sleeping arrangements, storage spaces, and potentially a bathroom are just part of that list. And, if you plan on adventuring in the cold, you need to consider insulation, and possibly a stove. But installing a camper van stove doesn’t …
The sink and fridge in a converted Volkswagen T3 camper van

How Do You Put a Sink in a Camper Van?

Even before the recent growing interest in camping and RVs, camper vans had a certain appeal. Now, not only are they more popular, but it’s easier than ever to buy a pre-made one. However, if you want to save some money, it’s possible to build a camper van yourself. Although you don’t need every single …
A black lifted Porsche 911 test mule on the Nurburgring

Is Porsche Working on a Factory Safari 911?

If you’re tired of over-restored, over-valued air-cooled 911s, there’s one kind of Porsche build that’s arguably their anti-thesis. That would be the Safari 911, where tuners turn the rear-engine sports car into a lifted dirt-pounding ersatz rally car. The trend has grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, and Porsche may be thinking about getting …
A white 2011 Mazda RX-8 drives down a road

A More Reliable Mazda RX-8 Could Be a Small Modification Away

The rumors are true: a rotary engine will once again appear in Mazda’s lineup. That’s great news for the ‘spinning Dorito’ faithful, but for many, it can seem like an odd decision. The rotary engine has been dinged for unreliability, especially the one found in the Mazda RX-8. It’s held in poor regard compared to …
Eileah Ohnings builds her camper van

Here’s What You Need To Know About Making a DIY Camper Van

While motorhomes and camper vans aren’t the same thing, they’re both RVs. And though they’re not as spacious, vans are cheaper and easier to live with. Still, while many companies offer sweet van conversions, they can get pricey. Luckily, it’s possible to DIY it. But before you make your own camper van, there are a …
A white, double axle, pull behind RV trailer

Rejuvenate Your RV With These Crafty Decorating Ideas

I am a self-proclaimed “Car Nut”. I suffer from OCOB, Obessive Car On Brain Disorder. As such, I often visualize how I am going to modify a vehicle that I own. Sometimes it is a mild customization like wider tires and window tint, while other times the visualization involves lift kits, lowering kits, fancy paint, …
Several 2020 SVE Chevrolet Yenko/SC Camaro Stage I racing around a track

SVE’s Yenko Camaro Offers 4-Digit Horsepower for 2021

While the Ford Mustang may out-sell it, the Chevrolet Camaro is arguably the better muscle and sports car. Especially the high-power ZL1 and track-focused ZL1 1LE trims. However, in a purely numerical sense, the stock Shelby GT500 out-guns the Camaro. And that’s before tuners like Shelby American or Roush get involved. Luckily, one New Jersey-based …
Ewan McGregor on his blue Harley-Davidson LiveWire modified for Long Way Up

How Harley-Davidson Prepped the LiveWire for Ewan McGregor’s Long Way Up

Although Long Way Up uses Rivian R1Ts as support vehicles, the main mechanical stars of the show are the Harley-Davidson LiveWires the hosts ride. Ewan McGregor and his co-host and friend Charley Boorman specifically chose electric motorcycles for their third journey together. But while the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is fast, it’s still a street bike at …
A NASCAR slotted brake rotor

Are Slotted or Drilled Brake Rotors Actually Better?

Even if your car doesn’t use Brembos, your brakes are an important maintenance item. And not just the pads, but the brake rotors themselves eventually wear, too. Especially if you take your car to the racetrack. Because consistent braking is so important, one of the common performance modifications is fitting slotted or drilled brake rotors. …

Do Individual Throttle Bodies Add Horsepower?

When you step on the gas pedal in your car, the air gets sucked in through the air filter, past the throttle body, and into the intake manifold, which is basically a chamber. After that, the air goes into each cylinder to enter the combustion cycle. However, with individual throttle bodies, there are separate throttle …
Mechanic tunes up an old Hyundai Galloper engine

Why Do Car Engines Lose Power Over Time?

Besides 0-60 times, one of the most common ways you can compare two cars’ performance is horsepower. And owners often install mods like performance exhausts and turbochargers in an effort to give their engine more power. However, not only is your engine’s quoted horsepower not always accurate, but it’s also not static. Over time, no …
The rear view of a green modified 1957 BMW Isetta, showing the Volkswagen Beetle engine and subframe

This Beetle-Powered BMW Isetta Is a Mean Green Wheelie Machine

Engine swaps are a common way to boost a car’s performance. And the results are especially dramatic when they’re performed in a small car. Mazda Miatas, classic Mini Coopers, Honda N600s, and even Porsche Caymans have been the subject of engine transplants. But what happens if you do it to an even smaller car? You …
Black Momo racing seats with harnesses in a BMW E30 M3 with a gold roll cage

Should You Install Racing Seats in a Street Car?

While giving your car a turbo is just about adding power, some modifications pull double-duty. For example, while roll cages provide crash and roll protection, they also make cars stiffer, which makes for better handling. Another mod like this? Aftermarket racing seats. Quite a few high-performance road cars, like the EP3 Honda Civic Type R, …