The modernization of classic Mustangs and Fords with a modular motor or EFI is a common occurrence. Take MM&F's on-going Generation Gap project car, where Tech Editor Mark Houlahan is reviving a '68 ...

Cheap turbo + junkyard LS = big power. The formula has been proven multiple times. However, significant power won't last long with a junkyard transmission. Thanks to the aftermarket, there are several ...

Approaching four decades ago, automakers were scrambling for solutions to fuel economy woes, and GM was no exception. Computer-controlled carburetors and the birth of electronic throttle body fuel ...

A vehicle's transmission is pretty robust, and when properly maintained, it can last more than 300,000 miles — which is longer than the car or truck itself will last in many cases. However, despite ...

Automatic transmissions are mysterious things, aren't they? They somehow take mechanical power from the engine, multiply it via a fluid coupling and a series of gears, and transfer it onto the drive ...

A “Check Engine” light on your dashboard could mean anything from a loose gas cap to a wallet-destroying repair in the offing. For [Dean Segovis], his CEL was indicating a fairly serious condition: a ...

If you’ve ever wondered what’s involved in an automatic transmission rebuild, Mike Arbeau of Precise Transmission in Mississauga provides the following overview of the process. Rebuilding an automatic ...

Typical geared transmissions are becoming a thing of the past. With CVTs and dual clutch systems becoming more popular, it may not be worth it to repair.

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Here’s the bad news: If you need to replace your transmission, it’s not going to be ...