Category Archive: Apex Tech Stories, OTHER, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Tech Stories
Interior How-To: Replacing a Classic 1960s Car Dashboard
I stumbled upon this YouTube channel called Upholstery Tips, and have been entertained and informed on a few fun things since. We recently shared a video where a cool custom console was built for a...
347 FORD STROKER-WHAT MAKES MORE POWER? BOLT ONS OR BOOST? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU UPGRADE WITH BOTH?
Bolt-ons or boost? It’s the age-old question when building horsepower. Or should you just jump right into doing both? Luckily for us Richard Holdener is the king of dyno testing and can show...
Polishing Turds Episode #6: Cylinder Honing! All These Things Add Up To An Engine That Actually Makes Power
In this latest episode of the Polishing Turds series from HED you are going to see the process for honing cylinders, along with some good explanation as to why the hone is so important for actually...
Casey’s Customs 1965 Mustang Chassis Swap: Fender Flares Make All The Difference!
In this update video from the Mustang Chassis Swap build, you are going to see a lot more sheet metal work going together to make the old body fit the new chassis. While the two of them are close in...
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ADD DISPLACEMENT USING STOCK HEADS, CAM AND INTAKE? 4.8L VS 5.3L, 5.0L VS 347
There is no replacement for displacement! We’ve been told that forever. And bigger is always better, I’m sure I’ve heard that before when talking about camshafts and engines, and...
Turn Your Alternator UP With A Potentiometer For Only $2 ! Will It Catch Fire ?! Proceed At Your Own Risk!
I’m all about using great parts that do the job and do it well. But sometimes those parts are either unavailable or out of the budget. And sometimes it is just fun to see if you can make...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 3: Lowering The Traditional Rear Suspension With A Reverse Eye Leaf Spring
Lowering a hot rod has never been easier than it is today, but back in the day these things required a lot more work and creativity because there weren’t aftermarket parts available. So when...
Tech Tip Tuesday – Common AN Weld Bung Issue: Free How To Video
Not all AN bungs are the same! AN fittings are all the same with regards to thread pitch, OD, seat angle, etc because this is a standard that has been in place since their invention decades ago. If...
Casey’s Customs 1965 Mustang Chassis Swap: New Wheels, Slammed In The Weeds, And More!
In this video the air ride suspension is finished, the car is laid out low, and the new wheels came in. This thing is hammered a lot harder than Casey thought it would be. Casey is back at it again!...
DOES BIG BLOCK CHEVROLET HEAD FLOW MATTER UNDER BOOST? AFR 315 VS 345-ALL MOTOR 496 & 8-71 BLOWN 496!
Cylinder heads determine power potential of an engine. The camshaft controls the rpm range and power curve, but the overall power potential has to do with how much air and fuel you can get into the...
FORD VS CHEVY VS DODGE-WHAT AMERICAN V8 MADE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF POWER? 5.0L VS 350 VS 360-WHO LOST?
Videos from the dyno are usually all about making the most power you can with a given combo, but not this one. Today’s video is all about finding the engine that makes the LEAST amount of...
HOW TO BUILD BETTER BBC BOOST-VORTECH 454 VS VORTECH 496-HOW TO MAKE MORE POWER WITH LESS BOOST!
Big blocks with blowthrough carburetors and superchargers makes for big power and lots of fun. Check out these two combos, one a 454 and one a 496. How to make more power with less boost! Video...
IS THE BEST 4.8L MOD GEARS AND CONVERTER? HERE IS WHY YOU PROBABLY NEED THEM ON A CAMMED 4.8L!
Power is great, but physics is what controls how quick your 4.8L LS powered machine will accelerate and sometimes that isn’t just about adding more power. In fact, there might be other things...
