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Variable Intake Manifold

A setup in which the path through which air travels into the engine can be altered. Altering the path at a set point allows an engine to develop more power over its rev range. Read More »

VIN Or Vehicle Identification Number

A 17-digit combination of letters and numbers that identify an individual vehicle. It is located on the driver’s side of the dashboard at the base where the windshield glass and dashboard meet. This inconvenient location was chosen so that in most cars the windshield would have to be removed to falsify the VIN number, discouraging tampering. Read More »