Category Archive: 1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Tech Story, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Tech Stories, ENGINE, ENGINES, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Tech Stories
HOW TO: BIG LS POWER WITH MILD CAMS-THE KEY IS HEAD FLOW. BIG CAM, SMALL HEAD VS BIG HEAD SMALL CAM
Jun 03, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO: BIG LS POWER WITH MILD CAMS-THE KEY IS HEAD FLOW. BIG CAM, SMALL HEAD VS BIG HEAD SMALL CAM
Everybody wants a 6.0 LS truck engine! These are the go to for power because they already have a cubic inch advantage over their little brothers the 5.3 and 4.8, but that bump in size comes from a...
HUNT FOR GRUNT: MILD 454 VS STROKER 496! WHAT IS BETTER UNDER BOOST? FULL RESULTS- SAME BLOWER, SAME PULLEY & BOOST
Jun 02, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HUNT FOR GRUNT: MILD 454 VS STROKER 496! WHAT IS BETTER UNDER BOOST? FULL RESULTS- SAME BLOWER, SAME PULLEY & BOOST
Does it really matter what engine you bolt a blower to, or will it make big power regardless of the engine’s specs? In this testing video from Richard Holdener you are going to see that put to...
RARE FORD Speed Parts & A Stainless Steel SURPRISE! The Hot Rod Hoarder Visits The Early Ford Museum.
Jun 01, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on RARE FORD Speed Parts & A Stainless Steel SURPRISE! The Hot Rod Hoarder Visits The Early Ford Museum.
Tommy Lee is back at it, with a dive into some seriously awesome old Ford V8 parts and some amazing classics, all on display at the Early Ford V8 Foundation Museum. His thirst for knowledge and...
HOW TO: YOUR FIRST CHEAP, JUNKYARD TURBO MOTOR! WHAT YOU NEED, WHAT YOU DON’T & FULL DYNO RESULTS!
May 30, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO: YOUR FIRST CHEAP, JUNKYARD TURBO MOTOR! WHAT YOU NEED, WHAT YOU DON’T & FULL DYNO RESULTS!
Building your first turbo combo, whether it is an LS or not, starts one of two ways. You are either going in headlong with zero hesitation because you’ve watched Richard’s videos and are...
HOW TO: DUAL-QUAD 283 STROKER CORVETTE MOTOR. FULL DYNO RUNS, RESULTS AND CARB TUNING. WILL IT WORK?
May 22, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO: DUAL-QUAD 283 STROKER CORVETTE MOTOR. FULL DYNO RUNS, RESULTS AND CARB TUNING. WILL IT WORK?
We romanticize engines, cars, and culture from the past and while sometimes it is actually warranted, there are some things that just weren’t as good then as stuff is now. Muscle car engines...
HOW TO CURE VALVE FLOAT & ADD 40-50 HP WITH A VALVE SPRING UPGRADE. AIR FLOW VS VALVE CONTROL!
May 19, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO CURE VALVE FLOAT & ADD 40-50 HP WITH A VALVE SPRING UPGRADE. AIR FLOW VS VALVE CONTROL!
Valve springs are pretty magical pieces of tech. They move jillions of times during their life and are there to do just one thing. To close the valve after the rocker arm opens it. While doing this...
JUNKYARD TURBO LS. HOW TO MAKE MORE HP PER PSI. JUST ADD A CAM!
May 18, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on JUNKYARD TURBO LS. HOW TO MAKE MORE HP PER PSI. JUST ADD A CAM!
Boost is king, but how is it that some engines actually make more power with less boost? And why do some components make the boost go down, but still make more power? Watch this video to see how...
SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE, WHICH ONE IS BEST? SMALL BLOCK FORD INTAKE SHOOTOUT? 4 INTAKES-FULL RESULTS
May 17, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE, WHICH ONE IS BEST? SMALL BLOCK FORD INTAKE SHOOTOUT? 4 INTAKES-FULL RESULTS
Video Description: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FORD INTAKE. WHAT IS THE BEST INTAKE FOR MY 289 OR 302 (5.0L) FORD? WHAT INTAKE IS BEST? IS A DUAL PLANE BETTER THAN A SINGLE PLANE INTAKE? WHICH INTAKE...
HOW TO MAKE BIG BLOCK FORD POWER PART 2! 514, 521 AND 557 CUBE BBF STROKERS. 700-1,100 HP COMBOS!
May 16, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO MAKE BIG BLOCK FORD POWER PART 2! 514, 521 AND 557 CUBE BBF STROKERS. 700-1,100 HP COMBOS!
Big Block Fords can make big power! I know, it seems like nobody talks about them, but it is true. We recently shared Richard’s series on simple power combos that make up to 600 horsepower with...
Rebeldryver’s Ford 428 FE Project Part 5: Installing The Heads And Cam!
May 10, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Rebeldryver’s Ford 428 FE Project Part 5: Installing The Heads And Cam!
In Part 5 of the build, we’re going to be seeing the camshaft installed and also the cylinder heads. This engine is getting closer and closer to being ready to install and fire! After getting...
Featured Product: Give Your Ride The Iconic Hilborn Look With The Control Of Modern EFI Technology
May 10, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Featured Product: Give Your Ride The Iconic Hilborn Look With The Control Of Modern EFI Technology
Hilborn mechanical fuel injection was one of the iconic hot rod parts that shaped hot rodding and racing culture way back when. And it is still one of those parts that can support big power....
HOW TO MAKE HP WITH YOUR JUNKYARD 4.8L LS! CHEAP 4.8L POWER MODS. CARB VS EFI, SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE
May 08, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO MAKE HP WITH YOUR JUNKYARD 4.8L LS! CHEAP 4.8L POWER MODS. CARB VS EFI, SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE
Have you bought a cheap junkyard 4.8L LS and are now wondering how to add more power without working too hard? Are you asking yourself which intake to run with a carburetor? Or if you should stick...
WHY WAS THE 1000+HP BIG BANG 351 TWIN TURBO SO WEAK! HEADS, CAM AND INTAKE 351 SHOULD MAKE MORE HP!
May 05, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on WHY WAS THE 1000+HP BIG BANG 351 TWIN TURBO SO WEAK! HEADS, CAM AND INTAKE 351 SHOULD MAKE MORE HP!
Before you say, “Because it’s a Ford!”, which will make me laugh, let’s see what Richard has to say. There is something not quite right here, but before we get to that, lets...
Installing New MAHLE Gen V Forged Pistons Onto Stock L83 Rods
May 04, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Installing New MAHLE Gen V Forged Pistons Onto Stock L83 Rods
It’s a great time to be alive and be a hot rodder. I say this because it has never been easier to make horsepower than it is in 2023. One of the biggest reasons for this is the insane number of...