Forced induction on LSX-series engines
By Craig Parker | Photos: SM Archives04 Jul 2020
Your LS-series engine can breathe a lot better if you force the issue
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Why automotive components break
By Paul Tuzson - Words & Photos27 Jun 2020
Before you go accusing that bloody useless part of letting you down, it's best to find out why it failed
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Installing sound deadening to your streeter
By Craig Parker | Photos: Mark Bean20 Jun 2020
There are some sounds you want from your streeter and others you don't
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Electric vehicle conversions
By Dr Tim Bartrop14 Jun 2020
Dr Tim talks us through the intricacies of repowering vehicles with electric motors
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Correcting a badly installed twin-turbo LS1 fit-up to a Holden VX Commodore
By Paul Tuzson - Story & Photos26 May 2020
There’s no point fitting turbos if you don’t do it right. This VX needed corrective surgery
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How to fabricate a pair of inner fenders for your smoothed engine bay
By Chad Atkinson - Story & Photos23 May 2020
Our engine-bay fabrication how-to wraps up with Chad making some custom inner fenders
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Why your project car needs a well-engineered chassis
By Tim Bartrop17 May 2020
Dr Tim explains the importance of building torsional rigidity into your project car
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What you need to know about torsion and beam testing for modified vehicles
By Tim Barthrop - Story & Photos26 Apr 2020
When and how does an engineer perform a torsion and beaming test on your car?
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How to build a custom firewall
By Chad Atkinson - Story & Photos25 Apr 2020
Our resident fab guru talks you through the intricacies of building a custom firewall
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How to fix a blown head gasket at home
By Chad Atkinson - Story & Photos29 Mar 2020
Can you attack a blown head gasket at home in the shed?
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How to choose the correct sparkplug leads for your car
By Tim Bartrop | Photos: SM Archives05 Mar 2020
The wrong sparkplug leads can prevent your street machine reaching its potential. Dr Tim explains how to choose the correct leads for your vehicle
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