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How Did I Miss This New Harbor Freight Trailer At The SEMA Show? The Perfect Start To Your Dream Drag And Drive Trailer? Or More?

I was so busy at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas that I didn’t get to see some of the coolest stuff! I’m just finding this out of course and now I am mad at myself. I want to check out on...

Installing Big Block Cam Bearings: Squarebody Stuff Keeps Rolling On Their 454 Big Block Chevy For Project Creampuff.

Chad from Squarebody Stuff has got a .060 over 454 block that he is planning to do a full rebuild on for a project, but first he had to make a repair on a starter bolt hole, and then move on to...

Stop Building LS Engines? Wait, What? Why Are These Guys Saying That LS Engines Are Not Worth Building Anymore?

LS Engines have been the hottest swap engine on the planet for a decade or more, and there is no sign that they are slowing down any. With that said, there are more and more folks who are swapping in...

Changing A Serpentine Belt Can Be A Pain. Do You Have One Of These Tools In Your Box? Which Ones Are Worth Owning?

I’m an old car guy. Meaning I prefer cars that are older and would traditionally have a v-belt drive system for the accessories. Sometimes that’s one, sometimes two, and sometimes three...

CHEAP JUNKYARD NITROUS-300 SHOT 5.3L. NITROUS WITH A TURBO? NITROUS TIL IT BLOWS! FULL DYNO RESULTS

Nitrous and boost?! YES, YES, YES!!! I’ve been a huge fan of running nitrous with other power adders for years and stand by it all the time. All my stuff that has a power adder, has nitrous....

Behind the Build Episode 3: John McGann Leads The HOT ROD Shop Tour At JMS Racing Engines In El Monte, California.

If you are like us and are always interested in finding out what goes on behind the scenes at a shop, or during a car build, then this new series from John McGann and the gang at Hot Rod is going to...

Ultimate Flap Disc Test: 3M Cubitron 2 And Benchmark Abrasives Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 14

We’re making our way through the totally insane Fireball Tools flap disc test series with two flap discs at a time. This testing is about as thorough as it gets, and I can tell you that so far it...

Here’s How Simple It Is to Install Holley’s Small Block Ford Accessory Drive Kit And Bring Your Small Block Into The 21st Century.

In the 1980s there were serpentine belt accessory drive systems that started coming out from companies that were targeting the street rod market in a big way. They used modern belts and accessories,...

Ever Consider Building Your Own Headers? Build Your Own Zoomie Headers for Increased Power and On-Track Performance!

Building headers is not easy. I mean it’s not the hardest thing in the world on some applications, and race cars are often easier than street cars with inner fenders and fat factory frame...

Hole Fixing 101: Can Chad Fix A Cracked Starter Bolt Hole In His 454 Big Block Project?

Nope, not this Chad. We’re talking about Chad from Squarebody Stuff. He’s got a .060 over 454 block that he is planning to do a full rebuild on for a project, but first he needs to make a...

Crashed LS Turbo Drag And Drive Car Gets Rebuilt: The Maliboom Gets New Rear Anti-Roll Bar

In the last episode the rear suspension started going back together and the new coil overs found a home! Now it’s time for a major upgrade, because the anti-roll bar is going to find it’s...

Motor Oil Geek 101: What EVERYONE Should Know About Motor Oil, With Lake Speed Jr.

We talk about Lake Speed Jr. all the time when we’re talking about oil, and that’s because Lake is the expert when it come to lubrication. He’s called the Motor Oil Geek for a...

Is This Crazy? REVIVING an Abandoned BIG BLOCK El Camino Project Just to Tear It Apart? Is This Too Nice To Be A Donor?

We know there are going to be a bunch of people out there who lose their minds when they see this El Camino, and we understand. That was my first reaction too. I saw the thumbnail for this video and...

Polishing Turds Season 2: Part 11 – Final Assembly And Dyno Testing Cody’s ProCharged 360 Cubic Inch Small Block! How Big Will The Power Gains Be?

In the tenth episode of this new Polishing Turds engine project, Pete balanced and o-ringed this little supercharged small-block so it will be able to make big consistent power. Now it’s time...