Horsepower and Torque

An article that shows how a vehicle's horsepower and torque figures affect its ability to accelerate.

Comparing Power Curves

A short article showing how to compare the power curves of two engines with different rev ranges.

Making Power

An article showing how a piston engine makes usable power from burning fuel and air in the cylinders.

V8 Engines

An article which looks at V8 engines.

Transmissions

An article which looks at how the transmission in a vehicle affects its performance.

Gearing for Mileage

An article that shows how to choose a final drive ratio for good highway gas mileage.

Aerodynamic Drag

An article showing how aerodynamic drag acts on a vehicle and the effect that it has on performance.

Cutting Springs

An article that shows the negative effects of cutting the springs to lower a car.

Speed Calculator

This is an online program that will take input about a vehicle and output acceleration rates, along with some other useful data. Great for seeing the effects of engine, driveline, or aerodynamic modifications.

Auto Shows

Coverage from the auto shows that my friends and I make it to. Plenty of good, high resolution pictures ready for viewing.

My land yacht project car.

My daily driver, bought at an auction.

1972 MGB Roadster

I also have a 1972 MGB roadster, but it was left behind in BC many years ago. I plan to make significant changes to the car's powertrain, all of which can be read about as soon as I can make some time.