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The Boss 429 and 429 Super Cobra Jet V8 engines rank as some of the most powerful engines ever put in the Ford Mustang. In fact, if we limit our discussion to first-gen Mustangs, these engines, both rated at 375 horsepower, would reign supreme. Advertisement Ford initially approved stuffing the oversized Boss 429 V8 under […]

Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock Whether the trip is short or long, there’s a lot on the average driver’s mind as they put rubber to the road. Is the roadway safe? Do they know what to do if their brakes fail while driving, or if another mechanical hazard arises? Similarly important, what is the speed limit? Speeding is not

Swapping an LS engine into a car is popular among folks inclined to do such things. It’s a great way to gain the horsepower potential and reliability that makes the General Motors LS engines so special. However, even in a class as gifted as the LS lineup, one generation lands on the lowest rank. Advertisement

Different_brian/Getty Images Few cars have made such an impact as the Ford Mustang. When this muscle car roared onto the scene in the mid 1960s, it became an instant phenomenon and set industry sales records that far exceeded initial expectations. Often credited as being a pioneer in the pony car category, competitors would follow in

Most people are familiar with the importance of oil for the internal combustion engines that power our modern vehicles. The petroleum-based fluid is designed to provide lubrication to the vast amount of internal moving parts that our engines contain. In addition to providing lubrication, oil also helps prevent overheating issues by impeding the buildup of

In the course of the past few decades, SUVs have essentially gone from fun fringe vehicles driven largely by outdoorsy types to one of the primary sources of transportation for drivers throughout the world. That trend has clearly not been lost on automobile manufacturers, with majors like Toyota, Subaru, and Chevrolet delivering some of the

Jordan Siemens/Getty Images A lot goes into ensuring the safety of yourself and others while on the road. Not only do you have to keep track of your car’s maintenance schedule to make sure it’s running at its best, but you also have to be aware of other motorists and their actions. On top of

Davit85/Getty Images While a remanufactured engine should essentially be like factory-new, the difference between overhauling the engine in your vehicle and an engine rebuild comes down to the quality and scope of the work being performed. In the automotive world, there isn’t a lot of guidance on defining the two methods of restoring an engine.

Unfortunately, even cars, trucks, and vans from the most reliable car brands out there are prone to issues at some point or another. With constant use comes wear and tear, resulting in trips to the mechanic or the necessity to get out one’s own tools. As one attempts to figure out what’s wrong with their