It's been said that absolute power corrupts absolutely. But wouldn't it be fun to actually have a lot of power, especially in your car? That would pretty much a... More

Your car's distributor gear enables the spark plugs to generate the power to start your engine. As part of your car's ignition system, this component is able to... More

We have to realize that there's more to lubricating our car's mechanical parts than just smearing a component with lubricant to make it slicker. Lubrication is... More

In a team, there's this one person that serves as the rock of the group. That person is responsible for holding the team together and is accountable for making... More

One of the things you have to learn when it comes to driving is to determine if there's a problem with your car by simply listening to it. Any sound or clatter... More

Your engine is only as good as the sum of its parts. To keep it running efficiently, you need make sure that it's equipped with the right components. Run-of-the... More

People have a tendency to set high expectations. Your family, your friends, your employers—they might expect you to perform well and be the best that you can be... More

Your car's rocker arm does a lot more than carry a cool-sounding name. Thanks to this component, your engine is able to unleash more power—allowing your vehicle... More

Grace under pressure—it's something we try our best to practice. No matter how heavy the load is, we do our best to shrug it off and find a way to accomplish th... More

Without a steady flow of air and fuel in the engine, it's safe to say that your ride's a dead duck. This is why your engine was built to be very accommodating t... More

It's been said that absolute power corrupts absolutely. But wouldn't it be fun to actually have a lot of power, especially in your car? That would pretty much a... More

Your car's distributor gear enables the spark plugs to generate the power to start your engine. As part of your car's ignition system, this component is able to... More

We have to realize that there's more to lubricating our car's mechanical parts than just smearing a component with lubricant to make it slicker. Lubrication is... More

During skirmishes, leaders position their soldiers properly in the battlefield. A mistake in the position they made can prove disastrous and can swing the tide... More

Car hobbyists ensure that every component of their car's engine is working properly. This includes the camshaft. This component works in tandem with the cranksh... More

For the uninitiated, installing a camshaft can be daunting. The word ‘camshaft' itself already makes the part sound so important that you don't want to screw up... More

Dogs are lovable little critters. They never get tired of playing with you and they follow you wherever you go. The only problem—aside from their regular mainte... More

Too much stress can break even the strongest of individuals. No matter how much experience you have, you will eventually give up if you get too stressed. But pe... More

Ever played Need for Speed? It's basically a racing game that allows you to fix the appearance and performance of your car by adding different car parts. It's b... More

To an untrained eye, all springs look alike and serve the same purpose. But to those in-the-know, each spring has its own specific function. Your car, for examp... More

Building an engine involves a degree. No, it isn't the type of degree you get from school, although having one will help you a lot. The degree we're talking abo... More

Thirty or forty years ago, nobody would have ever thought that the computer would completely be a part of our lives. Today, it does almost everything for us. It... More

Dummies' guides and other how-to-do-it books have become popular over the years for their easy-to-follow instructions. Need to learn how to fix a computer? They... More

Tired of having the other cars behind honk at you while you painstakingly work your way down the road at a snail's pace? Well, if you are, you might want to loo... More

Even though they aren't much talked about compared to other auto parts, the rocker arm shafts do a lot for a car. They help the engine perform at its best by pr... More

More often than not, it's the little guys who are overlooked. This happens in sports, in dating, and even in engine building. While engine builders focus most o... More

Optimized engine performance. Better fuel economy. Improved mileage. All of these have always been every motorist's dream. Of course, these perks are dependent... More

Picture this: you're walking toward your next class, and the bell is about to ring any second. You're trying (and, unfortunately, failing) to get there as quick... More

Funny how simple things such as keeping your fuel pump system in place can make a huge difference. Would you believe that just by securing your push rods, you c... More

You may think that there's no difference between one auto part and another, but you may just be wrong about that. Let's put it this way… There are plenty of car... More

No, a rocker arm nut isn't like those little things you like to eat with your beer, nor is it a member of Snoopy's gang. A rocker arm nut is a part of your rock... More

Tired of changing your roller lifters over and over again? Or having trouble installing these roller lifters? Perhaps you're trying to save a few bucks by getti... More

If you hit a wall hard, you may end up in a hospital gurney while the wall remains standing without a single scratch. But if the Comp Cams Rocker Shaft hits the... More

Feeling a little stressed? That's easy. Take a break, splash some water on your face to freshen up, and clear your mind. But how about your car engine? Sometime... More

Keep your roller cams from bailing out from their job. Use a camshaft thrust button to keep them right where they are supposed to. This should prevent the rolle... More

Not known to many, a rocker arm oil restrictor stops oil from going to all the wrong places and directs oil right where it is most needed. It is only wise that... More

Imagine that you're in an early morning rush to a business meeting. You run to the shower, and then you exit quickly wearing your fine linen polo with a crumple... More

If there is a Simon Cowell for auto engine performance, your car would have most likely been attacked—metaphorically speaking, of course. To avoid this, you'd b... More

One of the biggest mistakes that people often commit is overlooking the simplest things in life. Your car's valve springs, for instance. These simple components... More

Don't you feel so proud and excited after fixing your radio or any damaged appliance at home? Well, just imagine being able to do that on your own car. And we'r... More

There are some things that fit perfectly—like you and your new running shoes or Superman and his skimpy tights. However, there are also other things that just d... More

Your rocker arm is a heavy steel stamping that adds a large ratio of weight in your car engine. It is a lever that provides a reciprocating force to your valves... More

Your engine is like a symphony orchestra. It consists of parts that work in a sequenced manner. The failure of one part compromises the entire engine's performa... More

It's great to own the fastest car in the block that you can brag about, but not if it breaks into pieces and ends up as a pile of junk even without hitting anyt... More

Using even the most expensive rocker arms and push rods without a rocker arm stud girdle is as useless as wearing a brand-spanking-new pair of running shoes wit... More

If your car suddenly starts trailing a map of grease, just be calm. Chances are, you only need to replace your valve covers. Check under the hood and see if you... More

Cutting an object with a pair of dull-edged scissors can be annoying. Wait until it gets worse when the handle breaks off—not only does it hurt your hands, it a... More

Would you use a small brass padlock to secure a bank vault? Of course not! Different locks are made to serve different purposes. The same rule applies for your... More

Jokes work best when punch lines are dropped at exactly the right moment. Well, have you ever experienced making a joke and no one laughed? Yes, it's humiliatin... More

When it comes to valve train calibration, performance changes in a matter of inches. Before you can adjust your cam, you have to find the top dead center first—... More

Imagine you're a big-time bank robber and you're going to break into a big-time bank. With such stealth, you're able to sneak into the bank and about to execute... More

Would you take a real estate dealer seriously if he's wearing a tacky suit? Better yet, would you trust him? You see, everything is a question of what fits or n... More

Have you ever worn a pair of shoes that aren't your size? It's very uncomfortable—you wouldn't be able to run or walk using these shoes. The same goes for the v... More

Sometimes, when people are in a hurry looking for items such as furniture or boxes and they do not have any measuring device with them, they tend to use their f... More

Accidentally nudging a huge pile of paperwork and picking every piece of paper scattered on the floor may be annoying for some, for this means they have to star... More

Finding the perfect shade of wall paint for your newly renovated loft is like searching for a needle in a haystack (especially when you just can't take any deta... More

Here's a little science experiment: what happens to a set of valve springs that are not supported by valve spring shims? Valve springs alone will be unable to h... More