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DO GM 427 LSX CRATE MOTORS REALLY WORK? THIS 427 LS7 STROKER IS RATED AT 570 HP-WHAT DOES IT MAKE?
Once upon a time, when crate engines first became a thing, everyone was thrilled to be able to get engines that made real power with a warranty. And when they started being tested by all the...
The Iron Trap Garage Crew Are Unpacking Their New Parts Delivery Vehicle! Will The 1934 Ford Sedan Delivery Run And Drive?
When the guys over at Iron Trap Garage got ahold of this super awesome 1934 Ford Sedan Delivery, we were pretty excited. They are planning to make it into one of their parts haulers, which sounds...
Tony Is Rebuilding His Turbo Junkyard Engine for $200! Surprise!!! It’s BETTER THAN EVER??!
Tony Angelo is back at it and is cracking me up with his ultra cheap engine “rebuild”. I’m not laughing because I think he is crazy or anything, I’m laughing because...
Gearhead History Video: This Look At The Allison Engine Company Jet Program In 1950 Is Fantastic
There are lots of things that we take for granted in life that have not been around all that long. Turbine engines are one of them. Jet planes changed the world in many ways and their development was...
The Evolution Of Power: This History of F1 Engine Development Is A Really Fun Watch
If there is one thing that really can’t be denied about Formula One it’s the fact that these cars have employed the bleeding edge of engine technology for about 100 years now. The...
What’s The SECRET That Oil Companies DON’T Want You To Know? Is Your Brand Really Your Brand? Oil Experts Tell Us Who’s Making This Stuff And More!
This video is going to blow some folks minds, because if you are a super duper oil brand loyal person you might want to take a few breaths before watching. I’ll let Lake Speed, arguably one of...
Flathead Love Video: These 11 Flathead Engines Are All Cool In Their Own Right
Today we look at flathead engines in a vintage, cool, almost quaint kind of way, right? They have appeal because of their age and because they represent the first wave of technology that hot rodders...
Safety Third: This Video Showing The Starting Process of A Rumley Oil Pull Tractor Is Insane
There are not that many vehicles left in the world where starting them is a matter of life and death. Fuel dragsters and that’s about it on that list. Back in the day though there were ample...
Boss Cat: This Monster Caterpillar 3508 V8 Makes 1030hp and 3070 Ft/Lbs Of Torque on The Dyno!
Now THIS is a V8. The Caterpillar 3508 V8 Land Mechanical Engine is a monster in every way, shape and form. It is huge and it is heavy, weighing nearly 10,000lbs. This turbocharged beast has a bore...
Jeff Lee From ET Enterprises Finds His Dad’s Old Race Car, Brings It Home, And Is Going To Bring It Back To Its Former Glory!
My buddy Jeff Lee lost his dad Skip a few years ago, and it put a hole in the racing world that may never be filled. Skip Lee was a well known engine builder and racer in Michigan and his shop, ET...
Can The Iron Trap Crew Get Their FREE 1961 Plymouth Wagon Running & Driving? Check Out The Work Going Into This Cool Ride.
We recently shared a video where the guys from Iron Trap Garage saved a cool 1961 Plymouth when the owners contacted them and said they could have it if they came and got it. We love it when rides...
LS Engine How To: How to Install An LS Steam Vent Kit – It’s Simple, But Important, For Proper Cooling Of Your LS Engine
From the factory, every LS engine has a steam vent system which is a couple of hoses and fittings that come from the top of the cylinder head’s water jackets and connect into a port on the...
How Much Power Can Evan And The Gang At Westech We Squeeze Out of GM’s Tiniest 4.8L LS? Let’s Find Out!
We’re fans of all engines, but there is something cool about little displacement engines making big power. Since Chevrolet’s unveiling of the small-block Chevrolet in 1955, people have...
Make It Kustom And HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck: The 1971 GMC Cabover Ramp Truck Fire?? uhh FIRE FIRE FIRE!!! & Brakes in the COE RAMP TRUCK
It’s moving along! After three days of thrashing on it with friends, it is time to fire this pig up! Watch. This project has been a fun one to watch, it started when Brent from Halfass Kustoms...