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How Much Power Can Evan And The Gang At Westech We Squeeze Out of GM’s Tiniest 4.8L LS? Let’s Find Out!

We’re fans of all engines, but there is something cool about little displacement engines making big power. Since Chevrolet’s unveiling of the small-block Chevrolet in 1955, people have...

Holley LS Fest 2024 Autocross Photos: The Biggest Gathering Of LS Enthusiasts On The Planet And The Photos Are Right Here! Way More To Come!

Here’s our second gallery! I’ve been the voice of Holley’s LSFest since its inception 15 years ago, and for the first 7 or so years of that I announced literally every competitive and...

Here’s Our Final Gallery Of Racing Photos From The IMSA Michelin GT Challenge At Virginia International Raceway – America’s Baddest Sports Car Racing Series Action!

(Words and Photos by David Whealon) Well we’re back to the rolling hills of the southern Virginia countryside at one of the most beautiful and award winning road racing courses in the USA,...

Can Premium Fuel REDUCE Engine WEAR? Or Is All Gasoline Pretty Much The Same? The Motor Oil Geek Gives The Details And The Science To Answer That One!

I’ll be honest, I’ve almost always been a cheap gas person. I get whatever is cheap and available, unless I’m talking about fuel for something special. And I only run the minimum...

Not Just Fake But Counterfeit Power Tools! Actually Testing These Too Good To Be True Deals, Because Everyone Wants To Know.

We’ve all seen the ads for Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, and more, at ridiculously low prices. What’s scary is the number of people who actually think there is some logical reason that they...

Check Out Our Newest Racing Photos From The IMSA Michelin GT Challenge At Virginia International Raceway – America’s Baddest Sports Car Racing Series Action!

(Words and Photos by David Whealon) Well we’re back to the rolling hills of the southern Virginia countryside at one of the most beautiful and award winning road racing courses in the USA,...

More Sports Car Racing Photos From The IMSA Michelin GT Challenge At Virginia International Raceway – America’s Baddest Sports Car Racing Series Action!

(Words and Photos by David Whealon) Well we’re back to the rolling hills of the southern Virginia countryside at one of the most beautiful and award winning road racing courses in the USA,...

Why Is It That One Project Always Turns Into Five Or More?! Alex Taylor Continues To Work On Her Shop, But Time Is Limited. ATR HQ Update!

I don’t know what it is about us car people, but we are the WORST about estimating the time it will take to finish a project. I mean horrible! At least when it is our own project at any rate....

500-HP NA JUNKYARD 4.8L-NO BOOST, NO NOS! CAN IT BE DONE? HELP ME ADD 25 HP TO THE 475-HP 4.8L!

It never ceases to amaze me the number of people who want to “build” a 400 horsepower LS engine, when you can easily make that with a junkyard engine and some bolt-ons. But what if you...

Sports Car Racing Photos From The IMSA Michelin GT Challenge At Virginia International Raceway – America’s Baddest Sports Car Racing Series Action!

(Words and Photos by David Whealon) Well we’re back to the rolling hills of the southern Virginia countryside at one of the most beautiful and award winning road racing courses in the USA, Virginia...

IMSA Michelin GT Challenge Photos From Virginia International Raceway – America’s Baddest Sports Car Racing Series Action

(Words and Photos by David Whealon) Well we’re back to the rolling hills of the southern Virginia countryside at one of the most beautiful and award winning road racing courses in the USA, Virginia...

Every Wonder How Formula 1 Pistons Are Made? This Dude Went To The Factory! Check It Out…

I’ve seen pistons being made, and it’s a pretty bad ass process. But there is something kinda special about seeing where Formula 1 pistons are made. After all, these things are a...

More Photos From OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car at Summit Point Raceway. We take a look at the points chase leading up to the regular season finale!

Here’s our second, and final gallery from Optima’s Ultimate Street Car at Summit Point. Thanks to Jim and Kaleb for the photos and words, we appreciate the share. Check out the last...

OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car at Summit Point Raceway. We take a look at the points chase leading up to the regular season finale!

(Words by Jim McIlvaine. Photos by Kaleb Kelley) Six of seven events are now in the books for OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car series, presented Advance Auto Parts. While some points battles across the...