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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?
Jan 05, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on 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...
MEGA JUNKYARD M90 LS BLOWER TEST. PULLEYS, CAMS, E85, HEADS, HDRS, TB, ATW IC, BLOWER PORTING.
Jan 02, 2025Chad Reynolds1
The little M90 supercharger that came on a 3800 V6 has a cult following and Richard Holdener has done tons of testing with them. He’s ported them, carbureted them, and so much more. He’s...
The Hidden HISTORY of Synthetic Oil (1974-2024) – 50 Years Of Mobil 1?! Synthetic Oil Is Nothing New!
Jan 02, 2025Chad Reynolds1
Synthetic oil is nothing new, but I had no idea it had been around for 50 years already! But it’s true, Mobil 1 came out in 1974 and was the first synthetic motor oil. Who knew? Apparently Lake...
Ultimate Flap Disc Test: Walter All Steel Turbo And Ezarc Metal Master Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 9.
Jan 01, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Ultimate Flap Disc Test: Walter All Steel Turbo And Ezarc Metal Master Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 9.
A couple days ago we shared the video from Fireball Tool where Jason was building the ultimate grinding disc test rig in preparation for the ultimate grinding wheel test we’ve ever seen. And now it...
What On Earth Is A 481X? Is It Just A Fancy Big Block Chevrolet? Pete At HED Gives Us A Tour And He Puts On Together!
Dec 31, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on What On Earth Is A 481X? Is It Just A Fancy Big Block Chevrolet? Pete At HED Gives Us A Tour And He Puts On Together!
Pete at HED is one smart engine builder and tuner, and after being asked all the time about the 481X engine, he decided to put out a video explaining how this thing is similar and not similar to...
The Best of 2024: Torque Test Channel Shares Their Top Tools of 2024. What Tools Will Be On The List, And Which Ones Do You Need?
Dec 31, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Best of 2024: Torque Test Channel Shares Their Top Tools of 2024. What Tools Will Be On The List, And Which Ones Do You Need?
I love the end of the year because we get all the Top 10, Best Of, etc. Whether it is your favorite tool tester like Project Farm or Torque Test Channel, or your favorite action video creators, there...
Ultimate Flap Disc Test: Blue Sali and Combat Abrasives Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 8.
Dec 31, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Ultimate Flap Disc Test: Blue Sali and Combat Abrasives Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 8.
A couple days ago we shared the video from Fireball Tool where Jason was building the ultimate grinding disc test rig in preparation for the ultimate grinding wheel test we’ve ever seen. And now it...
HOW TO MAKE SUPERCHARGED LS POWER! FULL DYNO RESULTS. JUNKYARD VORTECH 4.8L, 383 6-71 & 6.2L WHIPPLE
Dec 30, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO MAKE SUPERCHARGED LS POWER! FULL DYNO RESULTS. JUNKYARD VORTECH 4.8L, 383 6-71 & 6.2L WHIPPLE
Which supercharger is best for your LS engine? Do you want a modern style Whipple or Magnuson? How about a centrifugal like a Vortech or ProCharger? And what about all of us who love the look of an...
How Does Walmart’s Hyper Tough Cordless Impact Gun And Impact Driver Compare To The Big Boys?
Dec 30, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on How Does Walmart’s Hyper Tough Cordless Impact Gun And Impact Driver Compare To The Big Boys?
The cordless tool game just keeps on getting tougher and tougher as the various brands are constantly improving performance while trying not to change pricing. Or in some cases, while continuing to...
Ultimate Flap Disc Test: CGW And Warrior Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 7.
Dec 30, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Ultimate Flap Disc Test: CGW And Warrior Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 7.
A couple days ago we shared the video from Fireball Tool where Jason was building the ultimate grinding disc test rig in preparation for the ultimate grinding wheel test we’ve ever seen. And now it...
How To Install Freeze Plugs At Home: Squarebody Stuff Gets Started On Their 454 Big Block Chevy For Project Creampuff.
Dec 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on How To Install Freeze Plugs At Home: Squarebody Stuff Gets Started On Their 454 Big Block Chevy For Project Creampuff.
If you have never built an engine at home, then you might want to check this out! We’re following along as Chad from Squarebody Stuff starts the 454 build for his project truck they call...
Crashed LS Turbo Drag And Drive Car Gets Rebuilt: The Maliboom Rear Suspension Is Coming Together, And We Have QA1 Shocks!
Dec 27, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Crashed LS Turbo Drag And Drive Car Gets Rebuilt: The Maliboom Rear Suspension Is Coming Together, And We Have QA1 Shocks!
Building cars takes a lot of work, and when you are building a race car that amount of work often becomes next level. The reason is because the fancier the chassis setup the more welding and...
Dropped Cross Member On A Tube Chassis? Why Is The Latest Suspension Trend Making This Necessary?
Dec 24, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Dropped Cross Member On A Tube Chassis? Why Is The Latest Suspension Trend Making This Necessary?
Drag racing, like most forms of motorsports, is always evolving. In an effort to go quicker and faster, there is a constant back and forth between the engine, drivetrain, and chassis of the car....
PROOF! FINNEGAN’S ENGINE MADE 1,200 HP WITH NO TURBO NO NITROUS AND NO BLOWER!
Dec 24, 2024Chad Reynolds1
A couple years ago, Finnegan bought a new to him drag boat that he named Side Chick. And this boat was set to stay in California so that Mike could fly in and race it and have fun. But it just gave...






