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Behind the Build Episode 3: John McGann Leads The HOT ROD Shop Tour At JMS Racing Engines In El Monte, California.
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!
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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...
CHEAP, JUNKYARD TURBO LS POWER. HOW MUCH POWER IS A TURBO WORTH ON A JUNKYARD 4.8L, 5.3L OR 6.0L LS?
Turbo LS power baby. Whether you’ve got a 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0, that junkyard LS engine is just begging for boost and will make real power with even the smallest amount. What’s interesting...
LOW-BUCK, CHEAP VS EXPENSIVE HEADERS-WHO WINS? STOCK VS SHORTY VS LONG TUBES, BIG TURBO EXHAUSTS.
How much are headers and exhaust systems worth on the dyno, or in the car? The numbers might surprise you. But what’s funny to me is how some exhaust mods impact different combos. After all, we...
Pewe And Freiburger Are Back At It AND IT WILL RUN NO MATTER WHAT! They Have To Drive this WWII Jeep 2,500-Plus Miles!
What could possibly go wrong? I mean how hard is it to keep a Jeep’s Go Devil 4 cylinder running anyway? These little engines were 134 cubic inches, made around 65 horsepower, and were dead...