Category Archive: 1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Spotlight, 1320 Tech Story, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Spotlight, Apex Tech Stories, ENGINE, ENGINES, HISTORIC, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos
The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Pioneer of Performance Parts: Ed Winfield
Feb 18, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Pioneer of Performance Parts: Ed Winfield
The Engine Builder Hall of Fame is meant to recognize and memorialize the individuals that played a significant role in the development of internal combustion engines for competition. From the...
The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Legend, Harry Miller
Feb 15, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Legend, Harry Miller
The Engine Builder Hall of Fame is meant to recognize and memorialize the individuals that played a significant role in the development of internal combustion engines for competition. From the...
Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 6 – Installing The Rotating Assembly Now That All The Bottom End Machine Work Is Done
Feb 15, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 6 – Installing The Rotating Assembly Now That All The Bottom End Machine Work Is Done
Here’s Part 6 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first five videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s installing the...
Plain Vanilla: A Garage Built Sleeper Chevelle Powered By A 355 With A “No Lift Shift” Dogbox Trans
Feb 15, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Plain Vanilla: A Garage Built Sleeper Chevelle Powered By A 355 With A “No Lift Shift” Dogbox Trans
1965 is my favorite year for what I call “small Chevelles” and because I grew up with a 1965 El Camino, this little beast right here tugs at the old heart strings. And because I grew up...
Customizing A Low Buck Harbor Freight Hydraulic Press: Mods That Make It More Useful, Stronger, And Cooler Looking.
Feb 12, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Customizing A Low Buck Harbor Freight Hydraulic Press: Mods That Make It More Useful, Stronger, And Cooler Looking.
We’re big on shop made tools around here, as any regular viewers know, but we’re also all about modifying tools to make them better than they were when you bought them. Thanks to...
Tool Review: Astro Tools Rivnut Drill Adapters – A Smaller, Simpler, Easier Way To Use Rivnuts On Your Next Project
Feb 07, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Tool Review: Astro Tools Rivnut Drill Adapters – A Smaller, Simpler, Easier Way To Use Rivnuts On Your Next Project
We’ve talked about rivnuts around here before, but if you aren’t familiar then you should be paying attention for sure. If you are familiar, but are used to using an installation tool...
AutotopiaLA Car Feature: Bitchin 700HP Big Block ’64 Ford Galaxie from Ruffian Cars. Beast Mode Engaged!
Feb 07, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on AutotopiaLA Car Feature: Bitchin 700HP Big Block ’64 Ford Galaxie from Ruffian Cars. Beast Mode Engaged!
If you like the look of classic cars that are sent over the top, then this 1964 Ford Galaxie just might be the one for you. It’s like a Time Attack Car, A Fighter Jet, and a Galaxie had a baby....
Up To 60% Off During The Flowmaster Winter Garage Clearance Sale! Mufflers, Exhaust Systems, Headers, And More!
Feb 05, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Up To 60% Off During The Flowmaster Winter Garage Clearance Sale! Mufflers, Exhaust Systems, Headers, And More!
Flowmaster is having a Winter Garage Clearance Sale and that means big discounts on the stuff you want and need right now. With savings up to 60% off retail, you are sure to find something you want...
Shop Tech: Building A Dream Welding Table With The Kelley’s. There Is Some Cool And Trick Stuff On This One!
Feb 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Shop Tech: Building A Dream Welding Table With The Kelley’s. There Is Some Cool And Trick Stuff On This One!
I’ve built plenty of welding tables and workbenches and every single time I do, they get better. Each time you build one, or see one in someone else’s shop, it gives you ideas for how to...
Our Grand National Roadster Show 2024 Photos Continue With More From The Suede Palace! Ultra Rad Traditional Hot Rods Of All Kinds.
Feb 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Our Grand National Roadster Show 2024 Photos Continue With More From The Suede Palace! Ultra Rad Traditional Hot Rods Of All Kinds.
Here’s our next gallery from the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. We’ve got tons more coming and will be sharing them all next week as well. This one here is from the Suede Palace,...
Grand National Roadster Show 2024 Photos! The Suede Palace Was In Full Effect With Traditional Hot Rods Of All Kinds.
Feb 03, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Grand National Roadster Show 2024 Photos! The Suede Palace Was In Full Effect With Traditional Hot Rods Of All Kinds.
The Suede Palace is one of the most iconic parts of the Grand National Roadster Show, and for good reason. This place is super bitchin, has rad rides, and there is no billet aluminum to be seen....
Win A Free Suspension System! The Ridetech Truck Suspension System Sweepstakes Is LIVE!
Jan 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Win A Free Suspension System! The Ridetech Truck Suspension System Sweepstakes Is LIVE!
Ridetech is giving stuff away! That’s right, they are holding a sweepstakes where you can win a complete performance lowering system for your truck, if you win. But entering is easy AND FREE....
TIGHT LSA 5.3L CAMS-DO THEY WORK? ENTER THE SUMMIT BIG NASTY CAM TEST-BIG NASTY VS BIG BOY 8711R1
Jan 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on TIGHT LSA 5.3L CAMS-DO THEY WORK? ENTER THE SUMMIT BIG NASTY CAM TEST-BIG NASTY VS BIG BOY 8711R1
There are always internet experts when it . comes to engine combos, but it seems that camshafts have always been one of the most debated parts when talking about engine builds. With the huge...
Safety First! Strap In With Harnesses, Seats, And More From RaceQuip. Check Out All The Options Here!
Jan 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Safety First! Strap In With Harnesses, Seats, And More From RaceQuip. Check Out All The Options Here!
We’re big on safety around here and are sticklers on having the right safety equipment in the car and on ourselves, for the type of racing we’re doing. While a lot of the gear does cross...






