The Honda Civic brags a rich automotive heritage dating back to the first generation '72 model, with its 1.2L engine delivering 60 hp. Eight generations have passed since the Civic's debut, and the ...
Time was when a valve job was done with some valve-grinding compound and a vacuum cup on a stick. But no more. Today's high performance engines require the same machining precision in the valves that ...
We tossed that question to Mike Dezotell of Dez Racing, and he invited us to get a front row seat as he upgraded a '00 Mustang GT from a pair of OEM sticks to a set of Trick Flow camshafts. He first ...
Does your engine need a valve adjustment? It depends on the age, condition and brand of vehicle you’re driving. Due to the popularization of roller-follower valve train designs that reduce friction ...
For Part I, covering the new combustion system, direct injection, and active fuel management: click here. For Part III, covering the block, crankshaft and lubrication systems: click here. Continuing ...
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Why your car’s intake valves build carbon
Modern engines are cleaner and more efficient than the ones you grew up with, yet many drivers are discovering a new headache: stubborn carbon crust building up on intake valves. Understanding why ...
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