Category Archive: 1320 Tech Story, Apex Tech Stories, Metal Fabrication, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Tech Stories
Ever Wonder How They Bend 2x4x.188 Frame Rails?
Bending round tubing smoothly is a relatively simple process and there are a lot of machines and tools that will do those bends in your garage. But bending square or rectangular tubing is a...
How To Replace U-Joints With Impact Sockets: Eastwood Shows Us How!
I’ve been changing my own U-Joints for as long as I can remember, and when I was growing up my grandpa changed them all the time in his autoshop. Between him and my dad, that’s how I...
JUNKYARD LS MOTOR MYTHS! DOES INDEXING SPARK PLUGS REALLY ADD HORSEPOWER? LOW $ MODS-DOES IT WORK?
Back in the day there was a lot of talk about indexing spark plugs for maximum power, and this came from the fact that cylinder heads weren’t the epic flowing monsters that cylinder heads have...
Are Cheap Jack Stands Dangerous? Let’s Find Out! Daytona, Husky, Pittsburgh, Arcan, TCE, US Jack All Tested!
We’ve all heard the stories, seen photos, and heard about recalls, but how good or bad are cheap jack stands? How do they compare to high-dollar jack stands? Or are all the standard designs...
WILL THE 711CI TWIN-TURBO HEMI FIT INTO FINNEGAN’S 1961 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE?
I met up with Mike yesterday at the PRI Show and he was smiling from ear to ear. It’s good to be Finnegan, and it was great getting to catch up to him even if it was just for a few minutes. I...
How To Correctly Select And Size Your New RaceQuip Helmet
We’ve talked about proper fitting safety gear before, and helmets are no different. Comfortable is good, but it needs to fit snug enough to do the job when the time comes. In this video from...
Ian Johnson Is Installing Drive Over Fenders On His Trailer, Doing Some Car Trailer Maintenance, And Cleaning Up The Big Tire Garage Shop
I’ve been talking about doing a trailer rebuild or refresh on my 16-foot two-axlef open car trailer for a couple of years, and when I get done using it for our current construction project I...
Wiring For Beginners: This Simple Layout Will Help You Understand And Wire Your Own Car, Truck, Or Racecar
Wiring a car can be so overwhelming for a lot of people, which is why there are so many wiring companies offering kits that help you do your own installation. With that said, many people still...
Body Work With A Fork Lift And Winch – Can Independence Chevelle Be Fixed?
Who needs a fancy frame table, pullers, and real tools when you have a forklift and a ramp truck with a winch on it? I think this sounds like the perfect recipe for perfect bodywork. After all, the...
TOP 5 JUNKYARD TURBO LS QUESTIONS FOR BEGINNERS! BUILDING A TURBO LS? WHAT ARE THE BEST QUESTIONS?
LS Turbo Combos baby! They are awesome, and fun, but man do people have a lot of questions about them. Some are totally good, others not important, but I’ve head a jillion of them. So has...
Lawrence Tolman Regears The 8.8 In The COYOTE KILLER For Better Acceleration
Ford’s 8.8 inch rear axles have become a very popular performance choice in not only the cars and trucks that came with them, but also a lot of other rides receiving swaps. Sure, the Ford 9...
Great Video: RideTech Tells You How To Avoid The Top Five Problems That Come Into Play When Lowering A Vehicle
Changing the suspension of your car or truck may be physically “easy” and one with bolting on parts but the math and physics involved is tough stuff. The engineering side of things is...
DO YOU NEED A NITROUS CAM? WILL I MAKE MORE POWER RUNNING NITROUS WITH A DEDICATED NITROUS CAM?
Do you need a nitrous cam? Does it matter how much nitrous you are going to use? Will 100 shot of nitrous work regardless of camshaft? Richard Holdener is going to show you why they do or do not...
