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The Torque Test Channel Runs Milwaukee’s Secret $1,400 Impact Wrench Through It’s Paces: A Mechanic’s Dream?
Why is this thing a secret? Well, mostly because Milwaukee has been pushing it towards one particular industry and nobody else was paying attention. But that is about to change. What we have here is...
Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 7 Final Short Block Assembly Goes As Planned! It’s All Coming Together.
Here’s Part 7 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first six videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s doing the final...
TIG Welding 301: TIG Welding Thick Aluminum Parts To Thin Aluminum. Here’s An Important Lesson, Plus Tips And Tricks.
When it comes to materials for building race car and hot rod parts, we tend to go to the extremes. Some parts and pieces are as thin as possible to save weight, and other parts are super thick so...
A Battery Powered Welder? Does It Really Work? Ian Johnson Does A Full Test of the ESAB Volt Battery Powered Welder
Welders have gotten more and more efficient in the past decade or so, and today you can weld bigger materials for much longer on less voltage. This is because of inverter technology and other trick...
Can You Really Make Your Own Parts? Have You Wondered About Send Cut Send After Seeing All The Ads? Check Out This Candid Review
If you are into car stuff at all, which should be everyone reading this, then you undoubtedly have seen SendCutSend ads on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. There are lots of ads talking about their...
Another Bargain or Bust Facebook Camaro?!? Low Mileage 1986 Z28 Tuned Port Injection! Will It Run?!?
If you are in the market for a cheap 3rd Gen Z28 Camaro, this one might be just what you are looking for. Mortske picked this thing up and is working on making it run and drive in the video below....
DD Speed Shop’s FORGOTTEN First Generation Camaro: Nothin But NEW METAL! – This Makes It A Rust Free 1967 Camaro Right?
When you get a Camaro project, you care a bit less about the rust when it comes with a bunch of new replacement panels. After all, when you’ve got all those parts sitting in the garage you are...
How To: Installing a McLeod RXT Street Twin Clutch on RebelDryver’s BluePrint Engines 400 Small Block!
It is incredibly rare to find anyone that daily drives a stick shift car anymore. It’s also rare to find folks that drive classic cars daily. Both in one is almost unheard of, but Scott Liggett...
Cool Tool Spotlight: You Need This! A Wheel Lug Pattern Caliper Slide Ruler. No More Red Plastic Rings!
Every hot rodder either has one of those red plastic rings that has multiple wheel lug patterns in it, or wishes they did. I’ve got several, as I’ve bought them at the swap meet for a few...
The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Pioneer of Performance Parts: Ed Winfield
The Engine Builder Hall of Fame is meant to recognize and memorialize the individuals that played a significant role in the development of internal combustion engines for competition. From the...
ARP Expands Lineup Of Special Bolt Hole Cleaning Chaser Taps – Clean Threaded Holes Quick And Easy Without Damaging Threads
When you get ready to assemble an engine or it’s components, cleanliness is one of the most important things. Trash on surfaces can cause issues with how bearings sit, can send stuff through...
LS Corvair Project: The Custom Dash Is Done So Now It Needs A Custom Aluminum Console!
This LS Corvair project is something special, and in the previous installment we say John finishing up his cool aluminum dash, but now it’s time to finish it all of with a custom aluminum...
The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Legend, Harry Miller
The Engine Builder Hall of Fame is meant to recognize and memorialize the individuals that played a significant role in the development of internal combustion engines for competition. From the...
Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 6 – Installing The Rotating Assembly Now That All The Bottom End Machine Work Is Done
Here’s Part 6 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first five videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s installing the...