We’re not expecting everybody to be a Frank Marchese in their back shed, but having a basic knowledge of how your donk works saves you valuable time, money, and sanity. Sump swaps, head-gasket fixes, exhaust fit-ups – it’s all here.
Charging systems: keeping your car battery healthy
The basics of how your car battery works and how it is charged
Tech: aftermarket crankshafts
Everything you need to know about the latest crankshaft design and development, and how you can apply it to make your car more awesome – thanks to Precision International
Tech: LS engine core options
Crates are great, but buying an engine core might be the best path to repowering your streeter on a budget. We take a look at the available options thanks to our mates at Precision International
Tech: Stainless steel braided fluid lines
The advantages of using stainless steel braided lines over a non-braided rubber hose
Tech: How to replace a head gasket
Old or new, engines still have gaskets. Getting your head sealed up tight is a job you can do yourself
VUFORU build 2002: new camshaft kit
What’s an engine tart up without a hot cam? VUFORU cops a hotty
Tech: Engine blueprinting explained
Understanding engine blueprinting and the basics of how to bring a stock engine back to its original design specs
VUFORU build 2002: new exhaust
VUFORU cops a new exhaust and now lights up the bags at will
Tech: Auto electrical basics
Scared of electricity? Read this and fear no more
Grunt Hunt: Aspirated, street-based LS build secrets
From mild through to wild, here’s how to make bulk power from a naturally aspirated LS thanks to Precision International
Grunt Hunt: Holden V8 build secrets
The best options for building a stout street Holden V8 in 2025, thanks to Precision International
Video: Arby’s Marketplace Dodge R5P7 NASCAR mill hits the dyno
Arby buys a high-revving Dodge R5P7 NASCAR motor off Facebook Marketplace, loads it on the dyno and pulls the string. What could possibly go wrong?
Tech: Latham Axial Flow supercharger
Latham Axial Flow superchargers were the ultimate upgrade for classic American V8s
Tech: How to build a turbo LS combo
It seems everyone’s building a turbocharged LS combo these days – because it works. Here’s how to do it properly, according to one of the best in the biz
Flashback: Inside Holden’s Alloytec V6
We take a look inside Holden’s all-alloy, quad-cam, 24-valve, 190kW V6, released with the VZ Commodore
Tech: Understanding Cylinder heads and the terminology
Debunking all the jargon – what does all the terminology mean?
Blueprint Engines launches new Motorsports Division program
The grandaddy of aftermarket crate motors has now set its sights on providing race-ready engine packages
Buyer’s guide: Late-model crate engines
Here’s the hottest late-model crate motors available right now – including some of the wildest bent-eights Detroit has ever offered!
High-performance radiators dismantled and explained
There’s no point in having a hot car if you can’t keep it cool
Gen V: GM’s LT engine family
In the face of electric vehicles and overhead-cam Fords, General Motors’ pushrod small-block is now in its fifth generation. Here is our look at these latest-gen mills
Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse Young Street Machine of the Year 2026
Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse Young Street Machine of the Year is here, celebrating Aussie car builders aged 24 and younger
Save the date! YSMOTY cars & coffees at Hare & Forbes stores, Saturday 22 August
Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse Young Street Machine of the Year is kicking off soon! Make sure you put 22 August in your diaries