Category Archive: 1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Tech Story, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Tech Stories, ENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos
LS3 VS LS7 HEAD TEST-WHICH PORTED HEADS MAKE THE MOST POWER? 720+ HP 427 TEST MOTOR (FULL RESULTS)
Aug 16, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on LS3 VS LS7 HEAD TEST-WHICH PORTED HEADS MAKE THE MOST POWER? 720+ HP 427 TEST MOTOR (FULL RESULTS)
The internet is full of experts who swear they know they answer to this question, but very often the information you get is based on seat of the pants feelings, or straight theory, and while...
Newbern Has A New Ramp Truck Project! This 1968 C50 Is Going To Be Awesome!
Aug 15, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Newbern Has A New Ramp Truck Project! This 1968 C50 Is Going To Be Awesome!
Newbern has spent way too much time around all of Finnegan’s ramp trucks, so now he’s going to embark on his own ramp truck project. He and Wesley just picked up this bad ass peach and...
Rebeldryver’s Ford 428 FE Project Part 7: First Fire Of His Newly Rebuilt Ford 428. Will It Run Or Be Another Failure?
Aug 15, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Rebeldryver’s Ford 428 FE Project Part 7: First Fire Of His Newly Rebuilt Ford 428. Will It Run Or Be Another Failure?
In Part 7 of the build, Scott bolts this sucker to the engine run stand to see if it will actually fire up and not eat itself like the last time it was rebuilt. Let’s see how it all works out,...
Who Makes The Best Plastic Welder? Are Plastic Weld Repairs Stronger Than New? Do You Need One? Let’s find out!
Aug 14, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Who Makes The Best Plastic Welder? Are Plastic Weld Repairs Stronger Than New? Do You Need One? Let’s find out!
It used to be that the only way to repair old broken plastic pieces was to use super glue, plastic cement, bracing, good luck and hope. Sometimes these repairs worked great, other times not so much....
DIY Tech: How To Make Your Own Gaskets At Home – Who Needs A Parts Store?
Aug 14, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on DIY Tech: How To Make Your Own Gaskets At Home – Who Needs A Parts Store?
Every time we go on a Drag and Drive event, I bring two kinds of gasket material so that if we have a problem I can make what is needed. Whether it is for our car or someone else’s car, being...
FINNEGAN’S ABANDONED ’69 DODGE DAYTONA CLONE DRIVES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES!
Aug 14, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on FINNEGAN’S ABANDONED ’69 DODGE DAYTONA CLONE DRIVES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES!
In a recent video, we saw Finnegan make his Daytona closer to being a runner with a stick in it, so that he could do more work on it and then take it on a fun road trip adventure with the Roadkill...
HOW TO MAKE BIG 6.0L LS POWER! FULL DYNO RESULTS ON CAMS, INTAKES AND (OF COURSE) PROCHARGER BOOST!
Aug 14, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO MAKE BIG 6.0L LS POWER! FULL DYNO RESULTS ON CAMS, INTAKES AND (OF COURSE) PROCHARGER BOOST!
While there are a lot of options when it comes to factory engines for LS Swaps, the 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0 LS truck engines are the most popular by far. They are the cheapest, most prolific, and...
FIRE! The Vice Grip Garage NASCAR Burnout Truck Needs Work – Let’s Watch Derek Fix It And Make MORE Improvements!
Aug 13, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on FIRE! The Vice Grip Garage NASCAR Burnout Truck Needs Work – Let’s Watch Derek Fix It And Make MORE Improvements!
It ran and drove, and it did big burnouts, but it had some issues and now it is time to fix those issues. If you missed any of the build of this former circle track truck, into a burnout machine, use...
OBS Clash Build Tahoe Part 1 – Repairing and Restoring a Customized Tahoe Limited SUV
Aug 13, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on OBS Clash Build Tahoe Part 1 – Repairing and Restoring a Customized Tahoe Limited SUV
If you are a fan of the OBS trucks, and like a custom SUV, then you are going to dig this new project. We’re talking about a custom and awesome street truck that has the look and feel that...
The New World’s Most Powerful Mid-Torque Impact! All 40 Current Offerings Reviewed!
Aug 12, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The New World’s Most Powerful Mid-Torque Impact! All 40 Current Offerings Reviewed!
We’re back for another test of Cordless Impact Guns, a category of tool that has become incredibly popular with DIY home garage guys as well as professional mechanics. Without the need for air...
Give Your Gen III Hemi That Old School Carburetor Vibe With Holley’s Single Plane 4150 Intakes
Aug 11, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Give Your Gen III Hemi That Old School Carburetor Vibe With Holley’s Single Plane 4150 Intakes
While EFI is awesome, there are still tons of people out there who love a good carburetor. And why not? The simplicity, the old-school looks, and the reliability have more than 100 years of history...
HOW TO: BUILD FORD 351W STROKER POWER: 590 HP, 650 HP & 755-HP 427 FORD STROKER COMBOS. FULL RESULTS
Aug 10, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO: BUILD FORD 351W STROKER POWER: 590 HP, 650 HP & 755-HP 427 FORD STROKER COMBOS. FULL RESULTS
Ford fans rejoice! Everything doesn’t have to be LS powered, and you can make real power with a Ford small-block! Here’s a cool video from Richard Holdener talking about not only 351...
Ric Flairmont Is Back And Newbern And Cotten Are Driving It All The Way To Roadkill Nights!
Aug 10, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Ric Flairmont Is Back And Newbern And Cotten Are Driving It All The Way To Roadkill Nights!
Newbern and Cotten are always up for a good time, and that includes driving the Flairmont all the way to Roadkill nights! They won’t be alone, as Freiburger, Finnegan, and some special guests,...
How To Build A Roller Bender For Tubing, Flat Stock, Bar, And More, In Your Own Garage
Aug 10, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on How To Build A Roller Bender For Tubing, Flat Stock, Bar, And More, In Your Own Garage
If you do any kind of metal fabrication for cars then you have either wanted or purchased a tubing bender. The most common type is one that bends round tubing for roll bars, roll cages, and tubular...






