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Edelbrock Tech Video: Here’s How To Adjust The Pushrod Guide Plates On A Small Block Chevy Head
Knowledge is power, right? Hell knowledge when it comes to engines, makes power so that means we should all try to be as smart about this junk as possible In this case we’re talking about the...
MAHLE Piston Tech Video: Checking Out Skirt Wear and What It Can Tell You About Your Engine
Engines tell stories. They tell stories by how they run and what type of wear that they have. That being said, you need to be able to read the story to understand what the engine is telling you and...
Have An 8.8 Rear You Want To Narrow At Home? Here Is One Low Buck Low Tech Way To Do It
The 8.8 rear is one strong, readily available, and affordable rear end that is perfect for MANY projects. And because they came in so many different cars and trucks over the years they are in...
How To Build A Happy Hot Rod: This List Of Mods Might Surprise You
(Words and Photos by Bret Voelkel and Ridetech) It is quite common for customers to approach us requesting “the best suspension system money can buy!” We are always flattered to field these...
Tech Video: Check Out The Complete Install of A RideTech 1973-1987 C10 Coil Over Kit
We have been telling you about RideTech’s killer StreetGRIP system for 1973-1987 C10 Chevy trucks but the company has raised the game. If you are someone who wants to really make your truck a...
Ever Wondered Why DEXCOOL Killed Gaskets Back In The Day? This Epic History Lesson From MAHLE Tells The Tale
This is a cool video because it has a couple of interesting elements. The first is MAHLE’s Bill McKnight who is a total legend in the aftermarket and one of the smartest guys who has ever been...
Thinking About A FAST EZ-EFI But Are Worried About Setting It Up? Watch This Video And Your Fears Will Melt
One of the things that keep people from swapping EFI onto an engine in their street machine, truck, or race car is fear. No, we’re not kidding. People are afraid that they will not be able to...
Roadtrippin’: Taking a Trip To Junkyard Heaven – Is There Anything More Fun?
(By Scott Liggett) – Ever since I moved back to Nebraska 3 years ago, a friend has been telling me stories of this great salvage in the middle of nowhere Nebraska. For the last two years, the...
Sheet Metal Fabrication Tips That Will Save You A Lot Of Finish Time And Aggravation
Welding sheet metal can sometimes be the most challenging and frustrating welding you will ever do. It’s easy to struggle with things that look to be super easy. But the truth is, sheetmetal...
The Boys From American Powertrain Show The Proper Way To Measure For A New Driveshaft
You car’s driveshaft seems like a simple enough device that transfers power from the engine to the rear axle. There’s actually a lot more than meets the eye happening with that simple...
Here Is A Tool You Should Buy This Week! Clecos Can Be A Savior
I hate it when I’m at a friend’s shop and see some cool tool and think “Man I need one of those!”, especially when it’s something that isn’t expensive, and then I...
Stick Shift Tech: How To Properly Setup Your Hydraulic Clutch System
All newer cars come with a hydraulic actuated clutch. There are advantages to the hydraulic systems, and improvements that have been made to them in recent years, that make them a better choice for...
Trans Tech Tuesday: How Does A Manual Transmission Work Anyway?
Don’t laugh. There are a lot, and I mean A LOT of people who have no clue how a manual transmission actually works. And we’re not judging them for it. After all, it’s not like most...
Welding Tech: Spot And Rosette Welds That Will Make Your Restoration Look Mint
Welding isn’t hard. Sure it takes practice, like anything you want to be good at, but a lot of the techniques and skills you need to weld on your hot rod or restoration project can be honed...