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Hemis have 16 spark plugs for a variety of reasons. First, they have more cylinders than a standard engine, so they need more spark plugs to fire all the cylinders. Second, they often have higher compression ratios than a standard engine, which means that each cylinder needs more sparks to ignite the air/fuel mixture. Finally, […]

There are a lot of different ways that people like to modify their cars and trucks. Some people like to change the appearance, while others like to change the performance. And then there are those who like to do both. When it comes to engine swaps, there are a lot of different options out there.

The short answer is no, you cannot put a 6.1 intake on a 5.7 Hemi. The long answer is a little more complicated. The 6.1 liter Hemi engine was introduced in 2007 and was only available in the Chrysler 300C, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Magnum SRT8 models. The 5.7 liter Hemi engine has been available

If your vehicle has a single piston caliper brake system and you’re thinking about upgrading to a double piston caliper system, the process is actually quite simple. You can do it yourself with just a few tools and some basic knowledge of brake systems. Here’s what you need to know about replacing a single piston

If you’re considering using copper nickel line for fuel, there are a few things you need to know. First and foremost, while copper nickel is often used in the marine industry for fuel lines, it’s not always the best choice. There are a few reasons for this. First of all, copper nickel is more expensive

If you’re considering outfitting your F150 with new seats, you may be wondering if the seats from a F250 will fit. After all, they’re both Ford trucks, so they must use the same parts, right? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The seats in a F150 and F250 are not the same. In fact, they’re not

If you’re like most RVers, you’ve probably had the experience of your trailer’s ABS light coming on while you’re driving. Maybe it was just a momentary thing and it went right back off again. Or maybe it stayed on for a while, making you wonder what was going on. Either way, it’s not something that

E85 is a high-octane, renewable fuel made from corn that can be used in any flex-fuel vehicle (FFV). There are three types of FFVs: those that run on gasoline only, those that can run on either gasoline or E85, and those that must use E85. Your Ford Explorer is most likely the second type—an “all-wheel-drive”