Abstract: An adapter for a pipe is disclosed where the adapter changes the effective inside diameter of the tube to increase the airspeed flowing through the area where the adapter is placed. The adapter is utilized in automobiles where to adjust engine parameters based upon the requirements from the various sensors. This allows original sensors to be used in pipe while providing the overall appearance of a larger section of pipe. A kit including a number of nesting adapters is provided to allow altering of the cross sectional area of the pipe. The location of the sensor is maintained in the center of the pipe and the adapter(s) engage, nest, or connect to cause a progressive reduction of the pipe diameter until the optimal air flow speed is achieved based upon the requirements of the sensor.

Abstract: An adapter for a pipe is disclosed where the adapter changes the effective inside diameter of the tube to increase the airspeed flowing through the area where the adapter is placed. The adapter is utilized in automobiles where to adjust engine parameters based upon the requirements from the various sensors. This allows original sensors to be used in pipe while providing the overall appearance of a larger section of pipe. A kit including a number of nesting adapters is provided to allow altering of the cross sectional area of the pipe. The location of the sensor is maintained in the center of the pipe and the adapter(s) engage, nest, or connect to cause a progressive reduction of the pipe diameter until the optimal air flow speed is achieved based upon the requirements of the sensor.

Abstract: An oil filler cap with an integrated oil directing funnel. The cap is configurable to fit many automobile makes and models, and is configured to accept the threaded top end of standard quart containers. The integrated funnel is extendible to a fully open position wherein it facilitates replacement of engine oil in a manner preventing spillage onto the engine block and vicinity. Once the outlet of a standard quart container of engine oil is placed into the collapsible funnel to engage the cap structure, the funnel may then collapse to its resting position while passing engine oil from the standard quart container to the engine block. Drainage holes in the cap recapture oil that seeps through or clings to the integrated funnel.

Abstract: A locking device for preventing the loosening of bolts that are subject to vibration is disclosed. The locking device is a simple to install and remove lockwire section that is placed through bolts having a plurality of holes drilled through head of the bolts. The locking device further includes a spiral wrapped retainer wire that the lockwire is placed through, reducing the possibility that the lockwire will back out of the bolt head. Advantages over traditional safety wire include the elimination of twisting the wire to install and clipping the wire to remove. The lockwire device is used with sets of two bolts, and is ideally suited for automotive applications where engine vibration can loosen manifold bolts.

Abstract: A modular air intake system is presented. The system comprises a variety of modular components that may be coupled together to form a desired air intake system configuration for an automobile engine. Each modular component has a plastic structure with chrome plating, resulting in improved insulation and heat reflection characteristics for better engine performance. An intake system may be configured to fit into virtually any automobile engine compartment, because the components may be coupled in any combination, and the angular connection relationship between any two components is adjustable. A locking split-collar may be used to lock the junctions between modular components to provide a fixed configuration.

Abstract: An oil filler cap with an integrated oil directing funnel. The cap is configurable to fit many automobile makes and models, and is configured to accept the threaded top end of standard quart containers. The integrated funnel is extendible to a fully open position wherein it facilitates replacement of engine oil in a manner preventing spillage onto the engine block and vicinity. Once the outlet of a standard quart container of engine oil is placed into the collapsible funnel to engage the cap structure, the funnel may then collapse to its resting position while passing engine oil from the standard quart container to the engine block. Drainage holes in the cap recapture oil that seeps through or clings to the integrated funnel.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include a universal oil change system and an oil filter relocation system. The oil change system changes the location at which oil is drained from a vehicle engine, such as from the bottom of the engine block to a more convenient and accessible location on the engine compartment. The system includes a drain tube for routing oil from an oil pan and, optionally a pump, which may be operable from the cigarette lighter of the automobile for extracting the used engine oil. Furthermore, an oil filter relocation system which facilitates relocation of an oil filter, such as from an inaccessible point on the engine to an accessible area in the engine compartment is provided.