Basic tuning skills are a hot rodder's greatest asset. These skills enable us to extract maximum available performance from any engine, and they help us to pinpoint serious problems before trouble ...

The world of ECU tuning can seem overwhelming to beginners, with complex terms and technical nuances. However, understanding the basics can transform your vehicle’s performance and efficiency. Whether ...

With an ignition and electrical system analyzer, timing light and vacuum gauge—such as these Penske units from Sears, Roebuck and Company—normal tuning, troubleshooting and a number of not-so-normal ...

The last time we talked about carburetors, we focused on getting the idle mixture and speed in line. But that’s not all that a carb requires of its owner. Having your idle in line doesn’t mean the car ...

There are many elements of your car that you can fine tune in Forza's Tune Car Setup screen. Every tweak has some effect on your vehicle's performance, so it's important to know what you're up against ...

Basic tune-ups on classic cars have not changed much over the years. As the technology gets better, we do find that certain aspects of the tune-up don't have to happen as often as they did in the past ...

One heavy-duty engine choice transformed a basic pickup into a platform that significantly reshaped diesel performance and ...