Four exhaust pipes sticking out the rear of a car might seem purely cosmetic, and in many cases, they are. But in others, especially in high-performance vehicles with over 1000 horsepower, quad ...
Don't let the glorious Bow Tie horsepower fool you. Firing eight cylinders every 90 degrees in a 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 sequence is an inherently chaotic endeavor. Since the mass of the counterweights and ...
I realize this may be an awful lot to start the week with, but the question popped into my head, and I see no reason we should let this fester. It's one of those issues that's best confronted head-on, ...
The Cadillac Escalade is all about style and presence, and to that end, some owners may want to customize their ride with an ...
Being knowledgeable and aware of the inner workings of your vehicle can be pretty helpful at times: for instance, if your vehicle brakes start squeaking or your engine will overheat too often. Doing ...
The exhaust system, shown in Figure 7-15, is the waste disposal system of your vehicle. When the fuel system brings the fuel and air together in the cylinders to drive the vehicle, waste products are ...
Officially, RPO code N14--available on '65-'67 Corvettes--was known as the "Side Mount Exhaust System." Vette people just call this option "side pipes." Regardless of the terminology, the polished ...
CARS.COM — A few decades ago, most car owners could count on having to replace at least part of their exhaust system every five years or sooner. Muffler shops seemed to be doing brisk business on ...
Noticing any type of fluid leaking from your vehicle can usually be an immediate cause for concern. However, you may be surprised to find that there are some situations where seeing water dripping ...
If you were lucky enough to grow up around car enthusiasts, you’ve probably heard your dad, uncle, or brother say, “Nothing wakes up a V-8 like a good set of headers.” And that’s true—few Corvette ...