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DOES A SMALLER LS CAM MAKE MORE TORQUE THAN A BIGGER LS CAM? AFR LS3 CAM TEST-STAGE 1 vs 2 vs 3!
Small cams are torque cams, bit cams are horsepower cams. Everyone knows that, so why is it that Richard Holdener is doing a Stage 1 vs 2 vs 3 AFR Cam test? Because testing is knowledge and makes it...
Polishing Turds Episode 4: Squaring The Decks On This Small Block To Make It Something Greater
In this latest episode of the Polishing Turds series from HED you are going to see the excitement that is decking the block. This series is of course done with tongue firmly in cheek, but the real...
Half Ass Kustoms 1951 Ford Pickup Project: Steering Column, Pedals, And More!
Here is Part 8 of the 1951 Ford Project. In this episode of the build the steering column is going in, which does require a bit of tweaking for exhaust clearance, and the hanging pedal assembly is...
Half Ass Kustoms 1951 Ford Pickup Project: The Fuel System Goes In, Plus Some Bonus Model T Action
Here is Part 7 of the 1951 Ford Project. In this episode of the build, it’s time for the fuel system and a few other tidbits, along with some bonus footage of Brent working on replacing a...
Iron Trap Model A Shop Truck: How To Install a 1933/34 Ford Steering Box In A Model A Hot Rod!
The Iron Trap Model A shop truck project is turning out to be a pretty cool and fun one. With more and more of the truck going together, it is time to see what it’s going to take to make it...
Big Block Chevrolet Power Combos! 400 To 1000 Horsepower, All Right Here!
There are a ton of ways to make horsepower nowadays, and it has never been easier than it is in 2022, but with so many options and so much information it can be intimidating when trying to decide on...
Half Ass Kustoms 1951 Ford Pickup Project: Mounting The Bed, The Tailgate And The Lights To Get This Thing Looking Like A Truck
Here is Part 6 of the 1951 Ford Project. In this episode of the build you’ll get to see Brent throwing the bed on, and then figuring out all the mounts, making the wheel tubs, then making...
Polishing Turds Episode 3: Line Honing This Small Block To Make It Something Greater
When Peter Harrell, owner of Harrell Engine and Dyno, decided that he was going to start up a YouTube Channel of his own, he decided to call it “Real Good At Doin’ Stuff!!!” It’s a channel...
HOW TO ADD 90 HP TO A 5.0L FORD! 302 HEAD TEST-E7TE v GT40P v AFR 165. ARE ALUM HEADS REALLY BETTER?
Remember when a Fox-body Mustang with a cam and some nitrous with Flowmasters was a player on the street? When a guy with a Vortec and some ET streets was hardcore? Well that was 30 years ago, and...
Cheap Junkyard Fix! Adding An Overflow Bottle To Your Muscle Car Or Truck!
Overflow bottles are required to run your car down a dragstrip, on the autocross, or any other motorsports events and are a good idea because they keep things clean if you get your car warm. Plus,...
Half Ass Kustoms 1951 Ford Pickup Project: Motor And Trans Mounts For The 4.8 And 4L80e In The S10 Chassis For The 1951 Ford F1
Here is Part 5 of the 1951 Ford Project. This one gets the engine and trans mounts done so they can go into this now shortened S10 chassis. As usual Brent has his own way of making things happen and...
1988 Chevrolet Suburban Budget Transformation! Fresh Stance And Wheels For The Old Squarebody Burb!
Mortske got this cool squarebody Suburban and because it is pretty clean he decided it needed a little love to become a cool driver. It’s not perfect, but it sure looks cool with these...
Iron Trap Shop Truck Build Part 6: Super Simple Split Wishbones
Here is the sixth installment of the shop truck build, and it’s getting front suspension! This new, simple, and clean split wishbone setup is just what this truck needs. The more I watch Iron...
