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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...
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...
Flying Sparks Garage Budget Corvette build?! They Are Going All In!
Budget is a loose term, and when buying a C6 Corvette that isn’t from an auction you are likely going to pay real money even if it’s the best deal around. But to get those deals you are...
The Alfarrari Project: Making And Installing A New Transmission Tunnel
Now that the engine and trans have been fitted, and permanent mounts for them made, it’s time to figure out how to cover it all up and fit a shifter to it inside the car. It’s Trans Tunnel...
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...
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...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 15: Making A Flathead Radiator Into A Racing Flathead Radiator
It is time for cooling system fun, and that means cutting up a perfectly good radiator to make it fit this one off custom built hot rod. Bennett’s Customs is an Australian traditional hot rod...
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...
