The Detroit News reports, “Ford Motor Co. has a small secret that could have big implications for the advancement of hydrogen-powered vehicle development. The automaker has developed a supercharged, 6.8-liter V-10 internal combustion engine that runs on clean-burning hydrogen instead of gasoline. And for months now, the automaker has been testing the engine in a [...]
PML introduces a sand-cast aluminum differential cover for Ford vehicles, such as the F-150s, Explorers and other SUVs. The differential cover comes with raised fins for cooling and a custom appearance. The PML differential cover has an increased lubricant capacity of 0.6 quarts over stock, which provides for lower oil temperatures. Heat causes oil to [...]
Not long ago we did an article on the sport of diesel truck racing (“Clash of the Titans“) and how it’s growing in popularity. Back in August when we wrote that article we were hearing rumors about the fact that TS Performance had actually broken the Pro Street record by laying down a blazing 10.964 [...]
This one is almost as bad as Jesse James’ and the monster garage’s Sling Ray but it just begs the question. What possible reason could anyone have for doing this, other than a bet. So the only thing we can figure is that one night, Jed Clampet took the body of his old 4×4 Blazer [...]
If you have a jacked up off-road rig sporting huge wheels and tires or maybe a lowered truck running huge 24 inch rims, you have undoubtedly noticed the decreased performance afforded by your stock brakes. Upgrading the stock brakes to a set of six piston calipers and larger vented discs by Wilwood performance is probably [...]
AMP Research raises the bar for how how electric steps can be added to your trucks. AMP Research is now in full production of their Power-Step automatic running boards for all 2002 and newer Dodge Ram Trucks. These units combine 600lb. load capacity, seamless hands-free operation and anti-pinch motor with a high end visual presentation [...]
By decreasing the size of the pulley on your supercharged truck (or any vehicle), you can increase the amount of boost that is forced into the engine. The increased air volume means improved performance, which roughly translated equals more horsepower and torque. A common bolt-on upgrade for people with supercharged vehicles is a smaller supercharger [...]
Automobile Magazine reviews the upcoming 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Hybrid, calling it “a mild hybrid in every respect.” “Hybrids are hot. People have heard about them. They know a hybrid is some kind of miracle powertrain that gives 50 mpg in the Toyota Prius. And it’s great for the environment. But the Prius [...]
After the hot week we’ve had, what with the new models and all, we figured it would be a great time to cool off by posting the “guy in the white trash pool” photo for this week’s Beerblog. Have a great weekend, y’all, whether it be in a real pool or the bed of your [...]
Honda Motor Co. is considering developing a fourth hybrid vehicle, a gasoline-electric light truck, as rival Toyota Motor Corp. prepares to launch two hybrid SUVs next year. Such a vehicle would help Honda keep pace with its larger Japanese rival, which is ramping up production of hybrids and hopes to sell 300,000 hybrid vehicles in [...]
Motor Trend’s “Future Vehicle Forecast” reports on the 2006 Honda SUT, “The long-rumored SUT (sport/utility truck) is a family-focused vehicle that emphasizes car-like characteristics yet boasts truck-grade toughness for weekend adventuring with seating for five, along with a five-foot cargo bed for toys like ATVs. The unibody truck will be powered by a VTEC V-6, [...]
Just when you thought the world of gadgets for your ride was slowing down… MSN’s Robert E. Calem reports, “Live DIRECTV service to the car is available with the TracVision A5, a roof-mounted “hybrid phased-array” satellite-TV antenna from KVH Industries, Inc. of Middletown, RI. The TracVision A5 attaches to the rails on either side of [...]
