Dateline: Detroit, Michigan, 1981—in an effort to meet more stringent exhaust emissions and fuel economy standards, automakers have developed on-board computerized engine controls. With ignition ...

Last month we discussed the differences between a conventional carburetor and the Computer Command Control carburetor, and we covered how the mixture control solenoid worked. We also discussed how the ...

QHello. I have gotten myself into a bit of trouble with my computer controlled Quadrajet. My carburetor is running very rich, with black smoke coming out of the tailpipe. I removed the screw in the ...

It seems ironic that 10 years ago, diesels required almost no electricity, yet wouldn't exist today without computer controls. While some traditionalists may long for the days of mechanical injection, ...

Back in the days before variable valve timing (VVT) and computer-controlled engine tuning, one of the best ways to improve stock engine performance was to install an aftermarket camshaft, a process ...