Category Archive: 1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Spotlight, 1320 Tech Story, 1320 Videos, BangShift 1320, ENGINES, RACING & ACTION, Videos
Chassis Dyno Video Of Stefan Gustaffson’s New Drag And Drive Camaro At Harrell Engine And Dyno Before Sick Week!
Jan 20, 2025Chad Reynolds0
Stefan Gustaffson is a Sick Week Champion, but the famed Corvette that he won in met an early demise after an on track incident destroyed the car during a No Prep race last year. Stefan pulled the...
Installing Big Block Cam Bearings: Squarebody Stuff Keeps Rolling On Their 454 Big Block Chevy For Project Creampuff.
Jan 15, 2025Chad Reynolds0
Chad from Squarebody Stuff has got a .060 over 454 block that he is planning to do a full rebuild on for a project, but first he had to make a repair on a starter bolt hole, and then move on to...
Stop Building LS Engines? Wait, What? Why Are These Guys Saying That LS Engines Are Not Worth Building Anymore?
Jan 15, 2025Chad Reynolds0
LS Engines have been the hottest swap engine on the planet for a decade or more, and there is no sign that they are slowing down any. With that said, there are more and more folks who are swapping in...
Behind the Build Episode 3: John McGann Leads The HOT ROD Shop Tour At JMS Racing Engines In El Monte, California.
Jan 10, 2025Chad Reynolds0
If you are like us and are always interested in finding out what goes on behind the scenes at a shop, or during a car build, then this new series from John McGann and the gang at Hot Rod is going to...
Ever Consider Building Your Own Headers? Build Your Own Zoomie Headers for Increased Power and On-Track Performance!
Jan 09, 2025Chad Reynolds0
Building headers is not easy. I mean it’s not the hardest thing in the world on some applications, and race cars are often easier than street cars with inner fenders and fat factory frame...
Hole Fixing 101: Can Chad Fix A Cracked Starter Bolt Hole In His 454 Big Block Project?
Jan 09, 2025Chad Reynolds0
Nope, not this Chad. We’re talking about Chad from Squarebody Stuff. He’s got a .060 over 454 block that he is planning to do a full rebuild on for a project, but first he needs to make a...
Motor Oil Geek 101: What EVERYONE Should Know About Motor Oil, With Lake Speed Jr.
Jan 06, 2025Chad Reynolds0
We talk about Lake Speed Jr. all the time when we’re talking about oil, and that’s because Lake is the expert when it come to lubrication. He’s called the Motor Oil Geek for a...
Is This Crazy? REVIVING an Abandoned BIG BLOCK El Camino Project Just to Tear It Apart? Is This Too Nice To Be A Donor?
Jan 05, 2025Chad Reynolds0
We know there are going to be a bunch of people out there who lose their minds when they see this El Camino, and we understand. That was my first reaction too. I saw the thumbnail for this video and...
Polishing Turds Season 2: Part 11 – Final Assembly And Dyno Testing Cody’s ProCharged 360 Cubic Inch Small Block! How Big Will The Power Gains Be?
Jan 05, 2025Chad Reynolds0
In the tenth episode of this new Polishing Turds engine project, Pete balanced and o-ringed this little supercharged small-block so it will be able to make big consistent power. Now it’s time...
MEGA JUNKYARD M90 LS BLOWER TEST. PULLEYS, CAMS, E85, HEADS, HDRS, TB, ATW IC, BLOWER PORTING.
Jan 02, 2025Chad Reynolds1
The little M90 supercharger that came on a 3800 V6 has a cult following and Richard Holdener has done tons of testing with them. He’s ported them, carbureted them, and so much more. He’s...
What On Earth Is A 481X? Is It Just A Fancy Big Block Chevrolet? Pete At HED Gives Us A Tour And He Puts On Together!
Dec 31, 2024Chad Reynolds0
Pete at HED is one smart engine builder and tuner, and after being asked all the time about the 481X engine, he decided to put out a video explaining how this thing is similar and not similar to...
HOW TO MAKE SUPERCHARGED LS POWER! FULL DYNO RESULTS. JUNKYARD VORTECH 4.8L, 383 6-71 & 6.2L WHIPPLE
Dec 30, 2024Chad Reynolds0
Which supercharger is best for your LS engine? Do you want a modern style Whipple or Magnuson? How about a centrifugal like a Vortech or ProCharger? And what about all of us who love the look of an...
How To Install Freeze Plugs At Home: Squarebody Stuff Gets Started On Their 454 Big Block Chevy For Project Creampuff.
Dec 29, 2024Chad Reynolds0
If you have never built an engine at home, then you might want to check this out! We’re following along as Chad from Squarebody Stuff starts the 454 build for his project truck they call...
PROOF! FINNEGAN’S ENGINE MADE 1,200 HP WITH NO TURBO NO NITROUS AND NO BLOWER!
Dec 24, 2024Chad Reynolds1
A couple years ago, Finnegan bought a new to him drag boat that he named Side Chick. And this boat was set to stay in California so that Mike could fly in and race it and have fun. But it just gave...