Electrical
How to Test a Car Battery
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing your car’s battery every three to five years. How the battery is utilized during its life will determine its durability. Alternate components that may be failing can also affect the battery’s lifespan. If your car’s alternator is failing, it will not be able to charge the battery properly, which will…
Read MoreWhich is Better HID or LED Headlamps
Which is Better HID or LED Car Headlamps Having bright headlights can improve both your nighttime visibility and the visibility of other vehicles. Due to its superior performance over Halogen headlight bulbs, automakers increasingly utilize HID and LED headlight bulbs on new vehicles to achieve the highest headlight performance. You may be interested in replacing…
Read MoreLearn About High Output Alternators
An alternator converts mechanical energy of an engine into the electrical energy required to recharge a car’s battery. It also provides voltage to the vehicle’s various electrical components. A voltage regulator ensures that current flows uniformly from the alternator to the vehicle’s various electrical components. While standard alternators are used in most cars, high-performance vehicles…
Read MoreHow to Wire Dual Electric Fans
As many of you are aware, clearance between the front of your engine and the radiator can be extremely limited. Most of the time, your first thought is to find the smallest single electric fan that is powerful enough to cool your car, but there is another option! Dual electric fans could be the answer…
Read MorePicking Plug Wires
High-quality performance Spark plug wires serve two purposes: they simply carry spark energy to the plugs and minimize voltage interference. If the resistance of the plug wire is excessively high, the spark energy reaching the spark plug will be reduced, resulting in poor performance and potential spark plug fouling. If the resistance is too low,…
Read MoreHow to Hide the Audio System
I was seeking a remote location to install the audio in our Street Rod. I’ve never been a fan of punching a hole in the dash to fit the latest flavor of mobile audio. Typically, I keep just enough of the factory head unit to fill the space in the dash and light up with…
Read MoreChoosing LED Bulbs for a Custom Car
LED It’s becoming dark outside. You’re driving home from the auto show, and let’s face it: your headlights aren’t doing their job as well as they could. Park lights, taillights, and even your dash lights are all a little dim. This is an all-too-common problem that is easily remedied. By upgrading to an LED (Light…
Read MoreChoosing the Best Ignition Box
We’re all crazy about our spark. It’s that remarkable little guy who makes our engines purr as they should. And with nearly 900 different options available you are covered when it comes to making that spark the best it can be. It can be difficult to choose the right kit or components to help you…
Read MoreThe Best Ford Alternator Options
Ford: The 1-wire alternator, which is ideal for a clean setup and simple installation, the 3-wire OEM-style replacement, or the earlier externally regulated alternator. The Best Ford Alternator Options 1-Wire Alternator The 1-wire alternator simplifies installation and provides a tidy configuration. It has a single wire that links the charge terminal to the battery or…
Read MoreHow to Check a Speed Sensor
You can save a lot of money in the long run by testing a 2 or 3-wire (Hall Effect) speed sensor yourself. Your car may begin to behave as though it has a faulty coil pack or throttle position sensor, and even after testing those components, you may still come up empty-handed. This is when…
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