A vacuum pump, in general, is an added benefit to any engine that is high performance enough to create a significant amount of blow-by. A vacuum pump will, in general, add some horse power, increase engine life, keep oil cleaner for longer. How much HP does a vacuum pump add? Read more…
The short answer is yes! The excess fuel added to cause the anti-lag and pops is not at all good for the longevity of an engine. Race cars regularly have oil changes, pretty much after every use, and you really do expect engine and turbo damage when running under extreme Read more…
Is a vacuum leak bad for a car? At its worst, long-term driving with an engine vacuum leak, elevated temperatures generated by running a lean air-fuel ratio could result in engine damage. Lean mixtures can detonate, damaging pistons and bearings. Can I still drive my car with a vacuum leak? Read more…
305 horsepower. The base 2014 Mustang comes with a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 305 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 280 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm. How much WHP does a V6 Mustang have? It has 300 horsepower and a 0 to 60 time of 5.4 seconds, and it’s available Read more…
The line lock prevents vehicles from rolling by allowing the driver to control the clutch and accelerator using foot input and braking with the hand. In an automatic transmission vehicle, a line lock allows the engine to rev up to its peak power RPM and launch aggressively from the starting Read more…
A line lock is a device that allows the front brakes to lock independently of the rear brakes via a switch. The device is an electric solenoid that controls a valve which allows the brakes to be controlled individually. How does a line lock work on a race car? The Read more…
“Pops and bangs” are created by unburned fuel in the exhaust system. When excess fuel enters the exhaust system it increases in temperature and ignites inside the exhaust instead of the combustion chamber. The noise can be exaggerated by fitting a decat or full decat exhaust system. What causes an Read more…
Step 1 – Locate the hood release, which is usually located near the driver side kick panel. If it isn’t there, we suggest checking just under the dash on the left side, as well. Step 2 – Hold the release and firmly pull outward to activate the hood latch. How Read more…
In the first Wick feature, he pays a coin per body for corpse removal service of twelve dead bodies which equals out to $15,300 according to the current gold standard. What do the gold coins mean in John Wick? Gold Coins are used as a currency for services in the Read more…
So how much more performance do you get for your extra money on the 3.5 EcoBoost? As with most comparisons between larger naturally aspirated engines vs smaller displacement turbo engines, you’ll actually find that the NA 5.0 typically has the advantage in horsepower while the 3.5 EcoBoost has the advantage Read more…