Category Archive: 1320 Spotlight, Apex Spotlight, BangShift News, Sponsor News, Tech Stories, XL Spotlight
SEMA GARAGE OPENS IN DETROIT — New Facility Offers Automotive Aftermarket High-Tech Equipment To Focus On Emerging Technologies —
SEMA is back at it, hitting another home run in its efforts to support the companies within the automotive aftermarket. With the huge success that has been realized at the SEMA Garage in Southern...
The Make It Kustom Mini 1956 Buick Project: Building The ULTIMATE ALL-IN-ONE Bracket
All-in-one bracket? Yep. There is a lot more going on in the baby Buick build. Check it out. If you missed any of the Mini Buick build, click the link below. In this episode of the build, Karl is...
DIY MegaCab Bumpside Ford Project: Two Junk Cabs And Longbed Full Of Determination And This Just Might Happen
Here we go with Part 3 of this custom built crew cab, or MegaCab as they are calling it, bumpside Ford pickup. Yes these trucks came with 4-doors from the factory, but in very limited quantities....
Vintage 70’s Big Block Jet Boat REVIVAL! – Engine Full of Water? No Problem…….
If you are anything like me, you see old jet boats for sale on Marketplace or Craigslist and you fall in love by the second photo. I see these bitchin hot rod boats and think that I would look...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 7: Fabricated Crossmember and Trans Mount
Now that the boxing plates are in for the factor frame rails, it’s time for a crossmember and transmission mount. This is a single-seat race car remember, so there isn’t a lot of room and...
Who Make The Best Floor Jack? $1000 Snap On vs Daytona, Pittsburgh, Arcan, Black Jack, ESCO, Husky, Maasdam
We talk about it all the time, how tool brand names mean less today than ever because of the amazing tools you can buy for the money and because of the warranties that are now offered on all kinds of...
Watch These Guys Cut Up A Ship’s Crankshaft Then Re-Forge And Machine It Into Another Crankshaft!
Now this is some recycling going on right here! I mean seriously, this is badass. These dudes are in Pakistan and are using a torch to cut through what appears to be 24 inch journals on a crankshaft...
Building A Land Speed Race Car Part 6: Building A Custom Intake From Scratch
In this latest episode, Matt is designing and building a custom intake manifold, fuel rails, and more for his streamliner. It’s got to work with weird airflow, it has to work with high...
Project Allegro Part 2: This Sleeper K20 Powered Allegro Is Going To Be Something Else
Here’s Part 2 of this cool new project build. We are kind of excited about this one and can’t wait to see it all come together. We love project vehicles around here and are always looking...
Ignition How To: How to Install The HyperSpark Ready-To-Run Distributor v4
A few days ago we told you about Holley’s HyperSpark Ready-to-Run distributors that allow your Holley EFI to control spark as well as fuel for a more complete EFI experience. And when we told...
Is Free Worth It? We’ll Have To See! Can We Fix a FREE 48-ft Flatbed Trailer?
It’s human nature to want something if it is free, even if it isn’t worth having. We are HORRIBLE about it. I know as a car guy I’m almost always wanting to take or keep a car part...
Budget Harbor Freight Off-Road Trailer Build Part 6: Side Table, Tire Carrier, And More
This project is moving right along and looking cooler all the time. Building a spare tire carrier for you off-road rig is hard enough, but how do you make sure it’s right on an expedition...
Barn Find 1958 Plymouth: Gets New Engine & Brakes – Will They Work?
The 1958 Plymouth barn find project is back for more love! With the original engine junk, and no desire for a rebuild, it’s time for something new. And brakes. Brakes would be awesome. So watch...
HOW TO BUILD A 500-HP SMALL BLOCK. 302, 305, 372, VORTECH 350 & TURBO TUNE PORT! WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU?
Want a 500 horsepower small block? There are a bunch of ways to make that happen and in this video Richard Holdener is going to show you a bunch of great ways to do it. Whether you like an old-school...