Category Archive: Apex Engine Tech, Apex Project Cars, Apex Spotlight, Apex Suspension Tech, Apex Tech Stories, Apex Video
Part 2: This Dude Is Engine Swapping A Plymouth Duster THREE TIMES To Go To Three Events!
Sep 15, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Part 2: This Dude Is Engine Swapping A Plymouth Duster THREE TIMES To Go To Three Events!
So here’s a little back story… When we started doing Holley’s Moparty event at Bowling Green Kentucky’s Beech Bend Raceway Park, an event that is happening this weekend as a matter of fact,...
This Dude Is Engine Swapping A Plymouth Duster THREE TIMES To Go To Three Events! I’m Sorry, It Was My Idea… Oops
Sep 13, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on This Dude Is Engine Swapping A Plymouth Duster THREE TIMES To Go To Three Events! I’m Sorry, It Was My Idea… Oops
So here’s a little back story… When we started doing Holley’s Moparty event at Bowling Green Kentucky’s Beech Bend Raceway Park, an event that is happening this weekend as a...
The Ultimate Pro-Touring Suspension: The Willomet Special 1970 Dodge Charger Is Getting Some Major Upgrades!
Sep 03, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Ultimate Pro-Touring Suspension: The Willomet Special 1970 Dodge Charger Is Getting Some Major Upgrades!
Let’s face it, if you are into Mopars you are going to work harder, pay more, and have far fewer options than those of us who are into Chevrolets when it comes to parts for your performance...
Way Less SKETCHY!! The Cheapest LS Swapped Trans Am gets budget friendly handling upgrades!
Aug 01, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Way Less SKETCHY!! The Cheapest LS Swapped Trans Am gets budget friendly handling upgrades!
He’s back at it, with more love for the horrible Firebird that he rescued in Part 1 and 2. If you missed that, don’t worry we have a link below where you can check it out. Now its time for this...
The Alfarrari Project: Playing With The Rear End. Simple, But Effective Design.
May 22, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Alfarrari Project: Playing With The Rear End. Simple, But Effective Design.
The Ferrari powered Alfa Romeo project is a good one, and has some simple but effective fabrication that we can get behind. Now it’s time to get some of the rear end setup so check out the...
5 Things To Pay Attention To For Your Drag And Drive Suspension: Race Only Control Arms May Not Be Enough
Apr 18, 2023Chad Reynolds1
When I started doing Drag and Drive events way back in 2005, the number of people who tried to complete them with cars that featured mostly race-only parts was staggering and that meant lots of them...
LS Corvair Project: Almost Ready To Fire! Plumbing The Expansion Tank And Getting A Full Underneath Tour
Feb 09, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on LS Corvair Project: Almost Ready To Fire! Plumbing The Expansion Tank And Getting A Full Underneath Tour
This project is getting closer and closer to a real running and driving car. The expansion tank is the subject of this video here, but John gives you a complete tour of the bottom of the car as well....
Pro Touring Triumph GT6 Build: Building A Full Custom Chassis And Rear Suspension
Jan 02, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Pro Touring Triumph GT6 Build: Building A Full Custom Chassis And Rear Suspension
In the latest episodes of this build the all new chassis gets going and so does the modified Corvette rear suspension. Watch, be inspired, and then it will be time for the front and the engine! So...
Great Video: RideTech Tells You How To Avoid The Top Five Problems That Come Into Play When Lowering A Vehicle
Nov 30, 2022Brian LohnesComments Off on 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...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 12: Rear Radius Rods And Framing Out The Cockpit!
Oct 26, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Single Seat Race Car Build Part 12: Rear Radius Rods And Framing Out The Cockpit!
In this latest installment of the build, the rear radius rods get sorted and the cockpit gets laid out. This isn’t a big car so all this stuff is important to get right the first time....
Project Allegro Part 4: Strut Towers And Inner “Wings” Mean This Thing Is Becoming A Car Again!
Aug 31, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Project Allegro Part 4: Strut Towers And Inner “Wings” Mean This Thing Is Becoming A Car Again!
Here’s Part 3 of this cool new project build. The front suspension is going together and geometry is at the forefront. This one is going to be pretty impressive when done. We love project vehicles...
Classic Mini Cooper Race Car Build: Front Subframe Reinforcements And Other Custom Race Car Mods
Aug 30, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Classic Mini Cooper Race Car Build: Front Subframe Reinforcements And Other Custom Race Car Mods
This little Mini, no pun intended, is getting closer and closer to being a race car. The factory subframe and mounts are not strong enough or stiff enough to do the job under racing conditions, so in...
Project Allegro Part 3: This Sleeper K20 Powered Allegro Is Going To Be Something Else
Aug 25, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Project Allegro Part 3: This Sleeper K20 Powered Allegro Is Going To Be Something Else
Here’s Part 3 of this cool new project build. The front suspension is going together and geometry is at the forefront. This one is going to be pretty impressive when done. We love project vehicles...
Classic Mini Cooper Race Car Build: Building A New Rear Subframe Mount Plus A Bonus Video!
Aug 09, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Classic Mini Cooper Race Car Build: Building A New Rear Subframe Mount Plus A Bonus Video!
Now that the cage and everything inside the Mini is where it is supposed to be, it is time to make sure the rear subframe will also be up to the task of holding on around corners. The factory...