GM's LS-series small-block engines pack a powerful punch in their various forms, from the base Vette's LS3 to the king LS9. Better still, increasing horsepower and torque in any LS platform is almost ...
These days, it’s not uncommon to see V-6 equipped LLT/LFX fifth-gen Camaros hitting the track and that’s because drivers, tuners, and builders alike see just how much potential GM’s little V-6 really ...
Here's a for instance for you. You're sitting in your car at a red light, your foot pressing the clutch pedal firmly against the floor. You plan to annihilate the tires on your car as soon as the ...
It used to be a 500hp street car was a big deal. Today, even a stock LS9 Corvette makes 648 net horsepower straight off the showroom floor, and a real 700hp (or more) hot rod is not uncommon. The rise ...
Centerforce’s DS multi-disc clutch line has been proven to handle more than 1,300 pound-feet of torque while maintaining a street-able pedal feel and delivery. Centerforce has now adapted this ...
Dual-clutch automatic transmissions have exploded in popularity over the last two decades. They're used in performance cars of all types, from the Volkswagen GTI and Hyundai Elantra N to the BMW M2 ...
Swapping an automatic transmission for a three-pedal manual transmission has been a modification for a long time. Whether it’s for maximizing enjoyment behind the wheel, upgrading to a sturdier ...
Then came a new wave of options including the continuously variable transmission (CVT), robotised manual (aka the clutchless manual, as it had no clutch pedal) and the subject of this story, the ...
Adrian has been engaged in automotive media and content creation since 2016, starting as an independent content creator in his spare time, before joining the CarBuzz Team as a writer in April 2024. A ...
Not so long ago, dual-clutch transmissions -- with their superior fuel economy and lightning-quick gear shifts -- were widely viewed as the Next Big Thing. Automakers were counting on those gearboxes ...
In the beginning, man invented the engine. Now, the engine was shift-less and isolated. And as inventors hovered over the surface of their workshops, they moved upon the crankshaft and said, "Let ...