Looking for a Low Temp Thermostat?
I'm here to tell you that's a bad idea. Over the years, there have been a few folks who have pushed for FIAT replacement thermostats that open at lower temperatures. The factory specified…
New, Used, or NOS – How It Matters To You.
From Matt, We are often asked what the best buy is between new, used, or NOS (new old stock). The short answer is that NEW is the best bet in almost every case.-New- New…
Next Stop: Prima Brakes!
So, once again I'm thrilled to introduce one of my creations for the Fiat 124... And it's sure to bring the world of classic Fiats to a screeching halt, being modest!"What's that?!" you say?…
An Interview on the Fiat 124 Spider
Recently, Tim, the publisher of a popular publication on vintage autos, contacted VAS about contributing to an upcoming article on the Fiat 124. Of course, it's thrilling to hear of a feature on the…
Real World Compression Ratios
From Andy, There has been a lot of talk about compression ratios and how much is too much. I've done extensive research and built numerous motors, and would like to offer the following as…
Taking Your Car to a Shop?
From Jerry, Are you taking your car to a shop? Read this first.We have the pleasure of selling to a number of reputable shops that have long-established expertise working on Italian cars. Sadly, not…
My Fiat 124 Thermostat Goes Which Way?!
From Matt, First things first, if you have a unit that looks like the one pictured above, then the tube on the left side of the picture is the one that goes to the…