Category Archive: Apex Video, BangShift APEX, ENGINE, ENGINES, Tech Stories, Videos
Real World Video: This Look Behind The Scenes of The Hagerty Redline Rebuild Is Loaded With Regular Guy Truth
Apr 24, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Real World Video: This Look Behind The Scenes of The Hagerty Redline Rebuild Is Loaded With Regular Guy Truth
It ain’t that easy, right? When we watch videos and projects on the internet that just glide along seamlessly and without trouble, we all cringe. That’s not how real life works and that...
Video: Ancient Engines Live Again – Watch These Internal Combustion Relics Huff and Puff, and Chuff
Apr 17, 2019Brian Lohnes1
We live in a very standardized world today. Lots of our technology that exists in 2019 is simply a refinement of stuff that existed 100 years ago. Engines, cars, machines, these are all things that...
Holley’s New Terminator Max LS Fuel Injection System Is Awesome And Affordable. Watch This To Learn All About It!
Mar 24, 2019Chad Reynolds2
When the folks at Holley EFI announced the new Terminator this week, a stand alone EFI system for LS engines that is amazingly feature packed, the LS swap world collectively gasped in awe. This...
Cooling Tech Video: AFCO Talks About The Pluses And Minuses Of Single And Dual Fan Shrouded Radiators
Mar 22, 2019Brian Lohnes1
Well this is some perfect timing! Over the next couple of weeks we’re going to be talking about AFCO radiators and cooling systems a bunch as we finally put Buford T Justice back together in...
BangShift Tech: Engine Oil and Low Speed Pre-Ignition In Direct Injection Engines – The Link And What You Need To Know
Jan 29, 2019Brian Lohnes4
(By Lake Speed Jr.) – What is LSPI? Low Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) is an abnormal combustion event that can lead to catastrophic engine damage, and LSPI is common to Turbocharged Direct...
Best of 2019: This Awesome Chart From COMP Cams Compares Valvetrain Life Cycles In Different Applications
Jan 02, 2019Brian Lohnes2
Hot rodding is a numbers game, right? Whether we are talking horsepower, drag strip numbers, heck, even the price of parts. Numbers rule our lives when it comes to cars. But there are some numbers we...
Educated Turkey: A Look At Engine Bearing Applications From Stock To Top Fuel With MAHLE
Nov 22, 2018Brian LohnesComments Off on Educated Turkey: A Look At Engine Bearing Applications From Stock To Top Fuel With MAHLE
Engine bearings, especially those handling the duties of the connecting rods and crankshaft are among the most vital pieces to keep your program functioning whether it makes 100hp or 10,000hp and...
Quick Tech From COMP Cams: The Proper Way To Find Top Dead Center
Oct 03, 2018Brian LohnesComments Off on Quick Tech From COMP Cams: The Proper Way To Find Top Dead Center
Finding top dead center is a critical procedure for many facets of building and hot rodding an engine. Being able to be 100% sure that things are assembled correctly and that valve timing is set...
Nasty To Nice: This Is How You Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway
Sep 02, 2018Chad Reynolds2
There is nothing finer than a freshly painted and installed engine. Especially when it has new valve covers, intake, air cleaner, etc. But what if you have a driver that doesn’t need a new...
Edelbrock Tech Video: Here’s How To Adjust The Pushrod Guide Plates On A Small Block Chevy Head
May 21, 2018Brian LohnesComments Off on 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...
Piston Tech Video: MAHLE Motorsports Takes You Through Proper Piston Pre-assembly Clearance Measurements
May 17, 2018Brian LohnesComments Off on Piston Tech Video: MAHLE Motorsports Takes You Through Proper Piston Pre-assembly Clearance Measurements
There’s more than a couple things that seem like universal laws in the world. As carpenters like to say, “measure twice and cut once.” Engine builders would tell you that their...
These Aeromotive Fuel System Diagrams Will Help You Map Out A System For Your Car, No Matter The Power!
Apr 16, 2018Brian LohnesComments Off on These Aeromotive Fuel System Diagrams Will Help You Map Out A System For Your Car, No Matter The Power!
Some of us are better visual learners than we are through any other method. You know who you are out there. You kind of glaze over when people are explaining stuff but if you can just see a picture,...
Unknown Parts Counter Guy: The Ford Modular Spark Plug Fiasco Fix
Jan 31, 2018Bryan McTaggart6
Regardless of whether or not it is true, the general public will believe that the friendly face behind the counter at the local parts store is the knowledgable good guy who is trying their best to...
Which LS Intake Is Better? Factory Trailblazer SS Or Dorman LS2 Factory Replacement?
Jan 06, 2018Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Which LS Intake Is Better? Factory Trailblazer SS Or Dorman LS2 Factory Replacement?
LS intake manifolds are a weird beast. Factory intakes often look like crap, especially those designed for the trucks and SUVs, and those that do look good aren’t always the best performers. In...