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What is the term use for these motorbikes?
They are typically called a Cafe Racer. You don't usually buy these. You make them. I mean, I'm sure you can find indie shops which will make you one, but they are usually a modified version of ...
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Can you replace a Toyota Highlander Engine with a Nissan Xterra Engine?
The 3.3(?) from the Nissan wouldn't fit, it's mounted longitudinal, where as the Toyota engine is transverse. You'd have to either lengthen the front clip or find a way to mount the Nissan engine to ...
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Orientation for finding high grade cabin air filters (e.g. non-OEM)
"The Icon's air filtration system is N95 certified, which means it blocks at least 95% of small particles that measure 0.3 microns."
This sounds really impressive.. and I suppose it is, from a ...
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What do I make a custom box truck body out of?
It depends how much money you want to spend on your truck and how reliable it should be on/ off road. If your body is heavy, you will need a better suspension. Plastic would be cheaper than aluminum ...
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DIY: Prepare Virago for both tall and short riders
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It's not possible to prepare a Virago 535 so that both short and tall riders can ride it comfortably.
Full answer
After investigating a lot into this issue, and even after trying a few other ...
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Can the bottom of a piston be scratched and not damage the cylinder?
I do not see anything that I would call a "scratch". A scratch would be into the piston ( below the surface ) so should not hurt an iron , steel , or even an aluminum cylinder wall. However , I see a ...
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Are speedometer cables universal?
As far as I know, there are two main groups of speedometer cables...
Mechanical
Electronic
The mechanical cable connects to a geared output of the transmission which then drives a mechanical ...
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What do I make a custom box truck body out of?
The walls of box bodies are now commonly built out of GRP which is glass reinforced plastic bonded to structural plyboard. It has a very good strength to weight ratio with the benefit of being able to ...
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Is there any type of Car/Brand/System that allows you to "customise"/"build" your car like a "Lego"?
The Scion brand (from Toyota) was supposed to be something like this. They built 3(?) basic models and had an extensive catalog of features that the purchaser could choose from. As I understand it, ...
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Is there any type of Car/Brand/System that allows you to "customise"/"build" your car like a "Lego"?
You can have whatever you want, but the costs go up astronomically for a one-off custom special compared with choosing from a limit set of choices.
Lets say there's a commercial sedan which comes with ...
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Orientation for finding high grade cabin air filters (e.g. non-OEM)
The higher the performance of the filter, the more work is required to pull air through it. Once you exceed the capability of the fan then you won’t get fresh air in the cabin.
So, you may have to ...
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How would you go about putting a Huyabusa engine in a Deawoo Matiz?
Not sure what you mean by a "bit more power" - another 20bhp may be sufficient and can be done with little changes. But add 120bhp then the consequences are much more serious...
So, suspension ...
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Modifying a brake line fitting
Your fitting will not produce that bubble flare in the brake line. You need a special flaring kit for that. A single flare won't work, has to be bubble flare. You can get them at any auto store. See ...
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Modifying a brake line fitting
Either you have the correct fittings with the wrong size pipe or the correct pipe with incorrect fittings.
That "fit" (get a bus through there etc) is loose enough that the pipe can vibrate and so ...
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Speedometer - Cable to digital modification
Electronic speedometers typically pickup a signal from an electromagnetic pickup which takes a signal from a magnet attached to the output of the final drive. It is possible to adapt certain ...
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Do I need a tune with minor bolt-ons?
Note: Since you didn't put the model of your Camaro, I'm talking specifically to the V8 version, whether an LS3 or L99 version. What I'm stating will apply to the V6 version as well, but without as ...
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Are speedometer cables universal?
The easiest method I found to “make” or replace a “weird” cable was to go to a commercial vehicle tachgraph specialist who had a variety of “end” molds and a very wide range of fittings as they often ...
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Possible to get custom rims made?
Most aftermarket wheels are available in a custom PCD (lug configuration as you call it) as they are drilled to order to save having loads of stock.
Just ring and speak to some of the popular wheel ...
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Rearranging the car model letters on the rear of my car
It is generally legal and accepted in the US. The police typically know makes and models of vehicles in spite of emblems displayed.
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Rearranging the car model letters on the rear of my car
The only stuff on a car that you are not allowed to remove are safety decals such as CNG or electric/hybrid badges. The car must be clearly marked for rescue and service personnel. Don't want to ...
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How to figure the best state of tune for custom four-stroke single?
It is possible to check a few things with relative ease before taking it to the dyno:
ensure air-tightness of the intake path
Confirm there are no paths for intake air to escape through. Crank the ...
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Can you replace a Toyota Highlander Engine with a Nissan Xterra Engine?
Long story short, yes and no.
Yes: you will need custom engine mounts and most likely a custom ECU/BCM, assuming the entire powertrain even physically fits. It's not just the engine, you'll need the ...
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