Category Archive: TECH, Tech Stories, Videos
Sharpening Tungsten Correctly, And Using The Right Cup, Can Be The Difference Between Okay And Awesome TIG Welds
Sometimes it is hard to know what to believe when it comes to welding prep. I say this, because sometimes the things you hear sound so weird that they couldn’t possibly be true. Other things...
Stick Shift Tech: We Finish Up The Hydraulic Clutch Installation
Yesterday we shared the first two videos from our chance to hang out with Robert and Matt and the rest of the gang at American Powertrain a few weeks ago. We got to check out Robert’s collection of...
The Tim McAmis Fabrication Series Starts Here. Tubing Basics, Fitting Tools, And Measuring Tools
Tim McAmis just started a new Fabrication Series where he is going over all the materials, tools, and techniques required to build race cars and we’re starting them off today with the first...
5 and 6 Speed Tech: We Hang Out With American Powertrain And Install A Hydraulic Clutch
A few weeks ago I got the chance to go hang out with Robert and Matt and the rest of the gang at American Powertrain for some fun videos. We got to check out Robert’s collection of bitchin...
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...
Welding Thick Material To Thin Material Doesn’t Have To Be That Hard
The other day my son Cole asked me how you weld thick material to thin material. Of course the question was quite a bit wordier than that, and because I was welding something I didn’t want to...
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...
This Welding Table Was Nice When Finished, But It’s Even Better With A Round Of Revisions!
I’m a freak for a good welding table. In fact, so much so that I haven’t built myself a new one yet because I want it to be perfect. Part of me loves that and the other part hates me for...
The $400 Score: Here’s How Easy It Is To Get Started With A Project Car!
I love a good story about a car returning to life and I love a good cheap-car find story, so naturally I was a sucker for this one. It doesn’t hurt that I almost bought a virtually identical...
Fabricating Custom X, Y, And H Pipes Isn’t As Hard As You Might Think
About 15 years ago exhaust system offerings from manufacturers started getting good. Not necessarily great, but good. Mandrel bent systems, for specific applications, became available from a variety...
BOOK REVIEW: Just Needs A Recharge – The Hack Mechanic’s Guide to Vintage AC
No matter what kind of car you’re interested in, you’re likely to run into dozens of examples that indicates the air conditioning system “Just needs a recharge.”
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,...
Cerakote Is All The Rage And You Can Do It At Home!
If you aren’t familiar with Cerakote, you probably aren’t alone. Cerakote is a Polymer-Ceramic coating that can be applied to a variety of surfaces and materials including metals,...
