Category Archive: ENGINE, FUNNY STUFF, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos
THE FINNEGAN’S TWIN TURBO LS-SWAPPED JET BOAT DISTURBS THE PEACE!
Wifey’s boat is back out in preparation for a family vacation, and that means Finnegan needed to make some cooling system improvements. He got the work done on that part and then had Kevin from...
HEAD TO HEAD SHOOTOUT-LS1 VS LS2 WHICH ONE MAKES MORE HP NA & BOOSTED WITH A VORTECH SUPERCHARGER?
There have been a few generations of LS engines and each one has gotten better and better, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be had on older-generation models like the LS1...
From Icon to Snap-On, Testing Folding Worklights is Hilarious
Battery powered and rechargeable LED work lights have become a mechanics best friend, but they are not all created equal. A couple years ago that didn’t matter because you didn’t expect a...
Panicking For Power Tour! Will Vice Grip Garage Make It With The NASCAR Car And Two Others?!
The NASCAR Tribute car needs a lot of work in order to be ready to hit the road and go on Power Tour, so Derek better get it together and make it happen. As usual, there is a timeline that is tight,...
How Rustomod Painted Sign Painter Distressed Lettering On Their Vintage C10 Truck The Easy Way!
I’m a big fan of good patina on a hot rod, truck, or even some race cars, but sometimes you need to distress a part in order to make it look like it fits. This is especially true when talking...
DO LS ROLLER ROCKERS MAKE POWER? LS1 CAM VS ROLLER ROCKER TEST. FULL DYNO RESULTS. WHICH ONE WORKS?
Do roller rockers really make power? Sure they do. But how about on an LS engine that already has an ultra-efficient valvetrain? Is a trunion upgrade enough? Richard is testing not only roller...
Restoring And Protecting Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds From Rust AT HOME With Spray Graphite
Spray Graphite is magic! I had no idea how easy it was to apply until I watched this video from Jefferson, but it is a completely DIY process that you can do at home on any of the typical exhaust...
HOW TO MAKE MORE LOW-SPEED TORQUE! 408 LS STROKER CAM TEST-IS MORE PEAK TORQUE REALLY BETTER?
Under the curve. This is a term you hear a lot if you spend time on the dyno, whether it is the engine or the chassis dyno. Once you see two tests overlapped so you can see the differences,...
Rebeldryver’s Garage: Rocky Mountain Race Week Prep Of Our 1965 Impala SS, Evil Orchid, Part 2 –
There’s plenty of stuff left to do in order to make sure that Scott’s ’65 Impala is ready to go for Rocky Mountain Race Week. He’s got driveline stuff to sort out, a...
BLOWN 496 BIG BLOCK CHEVY STROKER TEST. FULL DYNO RESULTS! WHAT MAKES A GOOD SUPERCHARGED BBC?
Big Block engines are awesome and there is something truly special about one with a roots blower sitting on top of it. If you have a 454 laying around, then this 496 stroker combo is right up your...
Shop Tool Tech: How To Wire Up A 220V Outlet For Your Welder!
With the every evolving technology in welding machines, it has never been easier to fabricate parts with just a standard 15 amp 120v outlet, but if you have thicker materials, or wish to do more...
Is Walmart’s ATF Better Than GM’s? Let’s find out! ACDelco vs SuperTech, Mobil & Red Line
Project Farm is back at it, and this time the test is to find out which automatic transmission fluid really is worth buying and to cover a wide range of offerings, he’s testing Walmart’s...
A Look At How A Lowrider Flake Roof Paint Job Is Done From Start to Finish
Whether or not you are a fan of Customs or Lowriders, the paint jobs that they often have are awe-inspiring and make you wonder just how they pull them off. I can only imagine how many times they...
