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Shop Work , Compression
How to accurately measure compression ratio

After building an engine, the bombardment of questions soon follows. Unfortunately, you might not know the answer to one important question: What is your engine’s compression ratio?

DIY | lawnmower | Cheap Fun | Yard Karts
How to turn a lawnmower into a yard kart

Who says that a go-kart has to be based on a lightweight, purpose-built frame imported from Italy?

Carl Heideman
Saturn | sc2
#TBT | Want to race a Saturn? Here's some insider know-how.

The driver of this Saturn SC2 race car, James Walker Jr., shares his secrets to tuning this capable platform to perform.

James Walker, Jr.
$2000 Challenge | Zamboni
#TBT | The epic tale of an ice resurfacer turned autocrosser

This $2000 Challenge entry met the rulebook approval by combining a Zamboni ice resurfacer with parts from a Mazda Miata and a Ford Mustang.

Sarah Young
Motorsports | Shop Work | Tips
25 tips to better enjoy motorsports

Here are 25 nuggets we've learned from a lifetime of playing with cars.

David S. Wallens
garage | Workshop
25 tips to organize your workspace–and keep it that way

Here are a few simple things you can do to make your workspace less miserable to work in.

David S. Wallens
Welding | MIG
9 tips for better MIG welding

An improper weld can endanger your car—or worse, your life. These tips will help ensure that your welds are strong, safe and beautiful.

Carl Heideman
Autocross | Shop Work
Dialing in: The secret to separating your race effort from the pack

Those last few tweaks are what can separate a top racing effort from the rest of the grid.

Andy Hollis
Welding | MIG | Tig
MIG vs. TIG fundamentals: What you need to know

The ability to fuse pieces of bare metal opens up a whole new world of fabricating possibilities. There’s more than one way to weld, however. To TIG or to MIG?

Carl Heideman
Tools | Shop Work
10 must-have tools for a scratch-built car

Building a car from scratch? A couple of specialized tools can make all the difference.

Staff Writer
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