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Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets A Custom Under Floor Hydro Boost Brake System That Tilts With The Cab
May 23, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets A Custom Under Floor Hydro Boost Brake System That Tilts With The Cab
In this video from the collaboration Fire Truck turned Ramp Truck, where Make It Kustom and HalfAss Kustoms have gotten together to thrash on Karl’s Make It Kustom rig, you’ll see the brake...
HOW TO ADD TORQUE FOR TOWING. HOW CAN I INCREASE LOW-SPEED TORQUE FROM MY 454 BBC? WILL BOOST HELP?
May 23, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO ADD TORQUE FOR TOWING. HOW CAN I INCREASE LOW-SPEED TORQUE FROM MY 454 BBC? WILL BOOST HELP?
The Hunt for Grunt! That’s what I’m all about right now as I have a big block in my 1987 Chevrolet Crew Cab Dually that is in need of some love. We’re going to swap the heads and do...
HOW TO CURE VALVE FLOAT & ADD 40-50 HP WITH A VALVE SPRING UPGRADE. AIR FLOW VS VALVE CONTROL!
May 19, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO CURE VALVE FLOAT & ADD 40-50 HP WITH A VALVE SPRING UPGRADE. AIR FLOW VS VALVE CONTROL!
Valve springs are pretty magical pieces of tech. They move jillions of times during their life and are there to do just one thing. To close the valve after the rocker arm opens it. While doing this...
“Dirty Martini” • 70 Chevy C10 Build • Part 2
May 19, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on “Dirty Martini” • 70 Chevy C10 Build • Part 2
Introducing Project “Dirty Martini”, a C10 project that is going to be as awesome looking as it will be capable. With a bitchin Texas Speed LT5 under the hood, backed by a 10-speed transmission,...
JUNKYARD TURBO LS. HOW TO MAKE MORE HP PER PSI. JUST ADD A CAM!
May 18, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on JUNKYARD TURBO LS. HOW TO MAKE MORE HP PER PSI. JUST ADD A CAM!
Boost is king, but how is it that some engines actually make more power with less boost? And why do some components make the boost go down, but still make more power? Watch this video to see how...
SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE, WHICH ONE IS BEST? SMALL BLOCK FORD INTAKE SHOOTOUT? 4 INTAKES-FULL RESULTS
May 17, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE, WHICH ONE IS BEST? SMALL BLOCK FORD INTAKE SHOOTOUT? 4 INTAKES-FULL RESULTS
Video Description: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FORD INTAKE. WHAT IS THE BEST INTAKE FOR MY 289 OR 302 (5.0L) FORD? WHAT INTAKE IS BEST? IS A DUAL PLANE BETTER THAN A SINGLE PLANE INTAKE? WHICH INTAKE...
Vice Grip Garage: Forgotten Old Chevrolet Service Truck – Will it RUN AND DRIVE Home?
May 17, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Vice Grip Garage: Forgotten Old Chevrolet Service Truck – Will it RUN AND DRIVE Home?
In typical Derek fashion, he’s having to get another ride up and running and ready to see if it can possibly make it home. The fun part about this square-body Chevy pickup is that he had never...
HOW TO MAKE BIG BLOCK FORD POWER PART 2! 514, 521 AND 557 CUBE BBF STROKERS. 700-1,100 HP COMBOS!
May 16, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO MAKE BIG BLOCK FORD POWER PART 2! 514, 521 AND 557 CUBE BBF STROKERS. 700-1,100 HP COMBOS!
Big Block Fords can make big power! I know, it seems like nobody talks about them, but it is true. We recently shared Richard’s series on simple power combos that make up to 600 horsepower with...
“Dirty Martini” • 70 Chevy C10 Build • Part 1
May 12, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on “Dirty Martini” • 70 Chevy C10 Build • Part 1
Introducing Project “Dirty Martini”, a C10 project that is going to be as awesome looking as it will be capable. With a bitchin Texas Speed LT5 under the hood, backed by a 10-speed...
Rebeldryver’s Ford 428 FE Project Part 5: Installing The Heads And Cam!
May 10, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Rebeldryver’s Ford 428 FE Project Part 5: Installing The Heads And Cam!
In Part 5 of the build, we’re going to be seeing the camshaft installed and also the cylinder heads. This engine is getting closer and closer to being ready to install and fire! After getting...
Featured Product: Give Your Ride The Iconic Hilborn Look With The Control Of Modern EFI Technology
May 10, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Featured Product: Give Your Ride The Iconic Hilborn Look With The Control Of Modern EFI Technology
Hilborn mechanical fuel injection was one of the iconic hot rod parts that shaped hot rodding and racing culture way back when. And it is still one of those parts that can support big power....
HOW TO MAKE HP WITH YOUR JUNKYARD 4.8L LS! CHEAP 4.8L POWER MODS. CARB VS EFI, SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE
May 08, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO MAKE HP WITH YOUR JUNKYARD 4.8L LS! CHEAP 4.8L POWER MODS. CARB VS EFI, SINGLE VS DUAL PLANE
Have you bought a cheap junkyard 4.8L LS and are now wondering how to add more power without working too hard? Are you asking yourself which intake to run with a carburetor? Or if you should stick...
FINNEGAN BOUGHT A $15,000 CHEVY SQUARE BODY LIMO THAT’S FIT FOR A KING!
May 07, 2023Chad Reynolds2
Cause why wouldn’t you right? Anytime that Finnegan buys a new truck, especially a square body, I laugh just a little. I’m never surprised, because this has become a regular occurrence,...
The 1955 Chevy Apache Pickup Rebuild: Finally Finishing What They Started?
May 07, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The 1955 Chevy Apache Pickup Rebuild: Finally Finishing What They Started?
It’s been too long since we saw the Apache getting work done so it would be closer to being ready for the trip cross country and back to Canada. They are finally back at it, and will it be...






