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Ford Vs Chevy Small Block Shootout! This Budget Power Small Block Test Proves You Can Do It With Both, But Which One Is Best?

Chevrolet vs Ford, a rivalry that is as old as these two companies. Of course Mopar is in that fight as well, but in this video it is all about the big two going head to head in a Stay Tuned small...

DIY LED Tail Light Conversion: Wally Is Converting his 1972 Ford Maverick Tail Lights to LED For Cheap! Will Work On Lots Of Classics!

There are a lot of LED tail light and marker light options around now for all the most popular hot rods and muscle cars, but some of them are not cheap. Others are cheap, and they feel like it and...

Top Tools of 2025: Check Out The Torque Test Channel’s Best Performers From 2025’s Tool Testing And Reviews.

The Torque Test Channel is one of my go to spots online when it comes to researching tools before I buy them. This is especially true of cordless tools, but any tools that are on their lists are...

The FACTS About Oil Changes And What Your Owner’s Manual DIDN’T Tell You! How Often Should You Be Changing Oil?

If you have been around cars for more than 20 years, you have heard all kinds of variations on how often you should change the oil in your car or truck. For years we were told that 3,000 miles was...

Engine Build Tech: Pat and Frankie Are Building a 427 LS Short Block for Big Power – Part 1

It’s time for big cubic inches and big power, and thankfully Pat and Frankie are dragging us along for the build of this cool 427 cubic inch LS street engine that features some pretty cool...

Motul Oil Engineer Explains Oil Testing | Free Motul Racing Lab Service at Motul Petit Le Mans

We’re big fans of oil testing around here, and often share videos from our favorite oil expert, the Motor Oil Geek himself, Lake Speed Jr. He’s a big fan of oil testing as well, and uses...

Here’s How To Pick Out The Correct Power Distribution Module For Your Hot Rod, Race Car, or Truck Wiring Project.

A PDM, or Power Distribution Module, is like a smart fuse panel. They can not only control the application of power to certain circuits, but can do so based on user defined parameters. I’m not...

LEFT STRANDED! The 1956 Chevy Truck Is JUNK! But Is The Unique Predator Carburetor To Blame?

If you aren’t familiar with a Predator carburetor, don’t beat yourself up about it. That is unless you were alive during the heyday of Pro Street in which case you should be ashamed. But...

Randy Pobst’s Randit Trans Am Suspension Gets An Overhaul: Here’s Part 1 Of This 5 Part Series Where This Pontiac Will Get Transformed

Randy Pobst is a long time road racing and autocross champion who has competed in many different series, and won many championships. He’s driven an amazing variety or cars, from all kinds of...

Mounting a V10 Twin Turbo Diesel into a F355 Ferrari: Who Would Even Do This To An Italian Sports Car?

Generically speaking, I’m not a huge fan of diesel swaps into cars just to make a splash. I mean guys like Rick Fletes, who’s Duramax powered Chevelle does giant wheelstands and runs...

Common Carburetors Tested! DOUBLE PUMPER Vs. VACUUM SECONDARY, 750 vs. 600 CFM Carburetors. Which One Is Better?

Freiburger is back at it, testing carburetors on his Red Duster and you might be surprised by some of the results. Or maybe you already know exactly what the differences are and could have told us...

Vintage Camaro Electrical Made Easy! But Is It Really Painless? The Job Of Wiring Your Ride Doesn’t Have To Suck!

Wiring is one of those jobs that most hot rodders and racers say they hate doing. I find it can be rather relaxing when you have the right tools and materials, but I certainly understand the...

Does Price Matter? STUNNING 10k Mile Test Results From A Year Of Testing Big Name Brand Premium Oil vs Small Batch Performance Oil.

If you have been watching The Motor Oil Geek videos with us here, you probably know that there are several factors that go into making good engine oil. None of those factors are exclusive to just one...

1000-HP PUMP GAS LS3-MAX TIMING UNDER BOOST? STEVE MORRIS VORTECH AFR HEAD TESTING (NA & SC) PT 2

Can you really make 1,000 horsepower on pump gas with a boosted LS3? How much timing is safe and realistic without hurting parts? Watch Richard Holdener and Steve Morris on the dyno as they test an...