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Video: An Electric Small-Block Chevy V8?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by MCG

Chris Webb of Webb Motorworks has done the unfathomable: He’s converted the beloved small-block Chevy V8 into an all-electric vehicle propulsion module. Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Technology | Tagged Electric Small-Block Chevy V8

Video: Understanding BMEP

Posted on April 22, 2020 by MCG

BMEP—that’s short for Brake Mean Effective Pressure—is an important yardstick in engine development. Here’s Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to sort it out for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged BMEP, Brake Mean Effective Pressure, Engineering Explained

Video: Building a Chevy LS V8 in Clear Plastic

Posted on April 14, 2020 by MCG

To beat the boredom, this ingenious home builder is creating a Chevrolet LS V8 in clear acrylic plastic. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged AWD Cutlass, Clear Plastic V8

Keeping Your Car Safe from COVID-19

Posted on April 7, 2020 by MCG

Courtesy of Kids and Cars.org, here are some sound and useful tips for protecting yourself and your passengers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged COVID-19 car safety

Video: The Basics of Wheel Alignment

Posted on April 1, 2020 by MCG

Learn the ins and outs of camber, caster, and toe-in this brief but informative video tutorial.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged and Toe-In, Camber, Caster, Wheel Alignment

Hot Wheels Unveils Radio-Control Tesla Cybertrucks

Posted on February 23, 2020 by MCG

The Tesla Cybertruck won’t go into production unitl late 2021, but in the meantime, the Mattel Hot Wheels brand is offering these neat radio-control models in two scales. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Mattel Hot Wheels, Tesla, Tesla Cybertruck

Video: Teach Anyone How to Drive a Stick Shift in Five Minutes

Posted on February 11, 2020 by MCG

Learn how to operate a manual transmission, or teach others to master the often-intimidating process, with this simple and easy approach. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Manual Transmission

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