What Is the Big 3 in a Car's Charging System?
The Big 3 are the three main wiring connections in a car’s charging system. They run from the alternator to battery positive, from battery negative to the body, and from the engine to the body. Alternator to battery …
Honda B/D/H/F Series Coil-on-Plug Wiring Diagram
In this guide, I’ll show you the universal wiring diagram for converting any Honda B, D, H, or F series engine to coil-on-plug using Honda D17 or K-series coils. In the accompanying video, I’m doing this conversion on …
Honda B-Series Engine Torque Specs: Complete Build Guide
Building a Honda B-Series engine requires precise torque specifications to ensure reliability and longevity. Whether you’re rebuilding a B16, B17, B18, or B20, this guide covers all the critical torque specs you need. …
How the Coolant Overflow Reservoir Works in a Honda Engine
The coolant overflow reservoir holds the extra coolant the radiator pushes out as the engine warms up, then supplies it back as the engine cools. Coolant travels both ways through the little hose between the radiator …
Why You Should Stiffen Your Honda Chassis
Stiffening the chassis on an older Honda can make the steering feel more direct by keeping the suspension mounts from moving around as much in a corner. The first brace I’d put on an EF Honda is a front strut tower …
How Does an Engine Oil Cooler Work?
An engine oil cooler takes heat out of the oil before it goes back through the engine. The air-to-oil kind works like a little radiator. Hot oil runs through it and air carries the heat away. If you’re doing lap after …
Building a Fuel System for a 500hp Honda
This is the companion guide of this YouTube video. For full context watch the video. The goal of the system is to fuel my built turbocharged B18C to the tune of 500 horsepower. By my estimation this fuel system could …
How to Replace an Alternator in a 2003-2007 Honda Accord
If you find that your car won’t start, and after you jump start it the car immediately dies when removed from the jump source (jump box or another car), then you probably need a new alternator. Your alternator isn’t …
Gifts for Car Guys and Girls for Under $50
Last Minute Gifts for Car Guys & Girls for Under $50 It’s two weeks to Christmas and you gave a gear head in your circle that you need to shop for. Car people can be hard to shop for. What do they like? Tools. But what …
How to Replace Brake Rotors and Pads in a Honda Prelude
If your brakes are squeaking you need new pads. You already knew that of course. But what if your steering wheel shakes during braking? You need new pads and rotors. Your wheel is shaking because your rotors are warped …