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The $5 Chevy

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You may ask yourself–“How the hell does this relate to Nissans???” Actually, it doesn’t, since at the time that the following took place, there were probably no Americans who had a clue what “Nissan”–or “Japanese car”– even meant! Still, it is but one step on a long journey that led to my garage being perpetually […]

The Changing Landscape of Automotive Forums

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The Changing Landscape of Automotive Forums Who can really deny that “Birds of a Feather” stick together?  You see it everywhere in society itself and anywhere that a group of people get together.  Be it a basket weaving class, a baseball game or getting together at a concert, common ground is important to society and […]

The Dyno Game – Why dyno charts of aftermarket parts may not be valid

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Automotive speed enthusiasts are always looking for the latest gadget to throw at their vehicle in pursuit of increased horsepower. As auto manufacturers strive to somewhat meet these consumers needs by releasing models with increased output (Less restrictive intake and exhaust systems, more aggressive ECU tunes and larger/more powerful engines are examples), the aftermarket parts […]

Trading In

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  Why “Trading-In” Makes Sense It’s a great time to consider a new car. With the economy in the toilet, those of you who have kept the old ride well-maintained and avoided car payments may finally be getting your opportunity to shine. Dealers are making unprecedented deals to move inventory, and it’s changing the rules […]

Should I Switch to Synthetic Oil?

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Overview So why do people use synthetic motor oils rather than sticking with the old petroleum based stand-bys which are admittedly cheaper? 1. Let’s start with the cost per quart issue. Synthetic motor oils ARE more expensive at purchase. However, these oils last longer, requiring fewer oil changes. As a synthetic motor oil outlasts several […]

Detailing your car’s exterior

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What you’ll need (more or less – it’s what I’ve found works the best for me after 7 years of car detailing.) Washing Dawn – Dishwashing Detergent Meguiar’s – Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo Car Wash Mitt Meguiar’s – Hot Rims Wheel Cleaner Wheel Cleaning Brush Drying California Dry Blade Meguiar’s – Ultimate Chamois Waxing […]

Make Your Own Motor Mounts

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1991-1994 Nissan 240sx Overview: Ever since I finished my KA-T project, I’ve had an issue with hood fitment. Basically, the turbo manifold left the turbo too high, and the intake manifold left the throttle body too high. NISMO motor mounts only exacerbated the problem, leaving me with no clearance between the hood and engine. I […]