Category Archive: 1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Tech Story, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Tech Stories, ENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Tech Stories
HOW TO MAKE MORE LOW-SPEED TORQUE! 408 LS STROKER CAM TEST-IS MORE PEAK TORQUE REALLY BETTER?
Jun 07, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HOW TO MAKE MORE LOW-SPEED TORQUE! 408 LS STROKER CAM TEST-IS MORE PEAK TORQUE REALLY BETTER?
Under the curve. This is a term you hear a lot if you spend time on the dyno, whether it is the engine or the chassis dyno. Once you see two tests overlapped so you can see the differences,...
Rebeldryver’s Garage: Rocky Mountain Race Week Prep Of Our 1965 Impala SS, Evil Orchid, Part 2 –
Jun 07, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Rebeldryver’s Garage: Rocky Mountain Race Week Prep Of Our 1965 Impala SS, Evil Orchid, Part 2 –
There’s plenty of stuff left to do in order to make sure that Scott’s ’65 Impala is ready to go for Rocky Mountain Race Week. He’s got driveline stuff to sort out, a...
BLOWN 496 BIG BLOCK CHEVY STROKER TEST. FULL DYNO RESULTS! WHAT MAKES A GOOD SUPERCHARGED BBC?
Jun 06, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on BLOWN 496 BIG BLOCK CHEVY STROKER TEST. FULL DYNO RESULTS! WHAT MAKES A GOOD SUPERCHARGED BBC?
Big Block engines are awesome and there is something truly special about one with a roots blower sitting on top of it. If you have a 454 laying around, then this 496 stroker combo is right up your...
Shop Tool Tech: How To Wire Up A 220V Outlet For Your Welder!
Jun 06, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Shop Tool Tech: How To Wire Up A 220V Outlet For Your Welder!
With the every evolving technology in welding machines, it has never been easier to fabricate parts with just a standard 15 amp 120v outlet, but if you have thicker materials, or wish to do more...
Is Walmart’s ATF Better Than GM’s? Let’s find out! ACDelco vs SuperTech, Mobil & Red Line
Jun 06, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Is Walmart’s ATF Better Than GM’s? Let’s find out! ACDelco vs SuperTech, Mobil & Red Line
Project Farm is back at it, and this time the test is to find out which automatic transmission fluid really is worth buying and to cover a wide range of offerings, he’s testing Walmart’s...
A Look At How A Lowrider Flake Roof Paint Job Is Done From Start to Finish
Jun 06, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on A Look At How A Lowrider Flake Roof Paint Job Is Done From Start to Finish
Whether or not you are a fan of Customs or Lowriders, the paint jobs that they often have are awe-inspiring and make you wonder just how they pull them off. I can only imagine how many times they...
THE BIG LS CAM MATRIX-HOW MUCH POWER EVERY LS CAM WILL MAKE BASED ON DURATION. 190-230+ DEGREES.
Jun 05, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on THE BIG LS CAM MATRIX-HOW MUCH POWER EVERY LS CAM WILL MAKE BASED ON DURATION. 190-230+ DEGREES.
If you have a junkyard LS engine and you want to know what a specific cam will do in that engine, or if you need to have a custom cam made, watch this video from Richard Holdener, where you will...
The 1955 Chevy Apache Pickup Rebuild: First Time On The Road In 38 Years!
Jun 05, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The 1955 Chevy Apache Pickup Rebuild: First Time On The Road In 38 Years!
So it runs and drives, but will it make the trip back home to Canada after a road trip around the United States? It’s like 4,000 miles or something for their total planned trip and they are...
Gremlin X Revival: Will This ABANDONED AMC Run & Drive Home After 36 YEARS!?
Jun 05, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Gremlin X Revival: Will This ABANDONED AMC Run & Drive Home After 36 YEARS!?
I know that AMC muscle cars and street machines aren’t the most popular, but some of them are pretty cool still. I’m a fan of the Gremlins and Hornets in particular, but there are also...
The Latest Angle Grinders from Milwaukee, Hart & Makita Hit The Dyno Against Harbor Freight
Jun 05, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Latest Angle Grinders from Milwaukee, Hart & Makita Hit The Dyno Against Harbor Freight
The Torque Test Channel is always putting tools to the test so that we know how they compare when we are making buying decisions. There is no channel that has more comprehensive testing and results...
How MAC Made A New Wrench Outperform 100+ Years Of Snap-On, Facom, Wera & More!
Jun 03, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on How MAC Made A New Wrench Outperform 100+ Years Of Snap-On, Facom, Wera & More!
A wrench is just a wrench, right? I mean if you have a good quality tool that has lasted you for decades, is still in good shape, and that you are comfortable using, why would you need to get...
HUNT FOR GRUNT: MILD 454 VS STROKER 496! WHAT IS BETTER UNDER BOOST? FULL RESULTS- SAME BLOWER, SAME PULLEY & BOOST
Jun 02, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on HUNT FOR GRUNT: MILD 454 VS STROKER 496! WHAT IS BETTER UNDER BOOST? FULL RESULTS- SAME BLOWER, SAME PULLEY & BOOST
Does it really matter what engine you bolt a blower to, or will it make big power regardless of the engine’s specs? In this testing video from Richard Holdener you are going to see that put to...
Abandoned 1930 Model A Coupe. Will It Run And Drive Again?
Jun 02, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Abandoned 1930 Model A Coupe. Will It Run And Drive Again?
As you all know, Brent at Halfass Kustoms had a huge shop fire that recently burned his entire shop to the ground. While he’s moved into another small garage spot at his house, he’s...
$70 vs $2,300 Welder? Let’s Settle This! Can Cheap Welders Compare To Expensive In Weld Strength, Duty Cycle, Current Output, And Build Quality?
Jun 01, 2023Chad ReynoldsComments Off on $70 vs $2,300 Welder? Let’s Settle This! Can Cheap Welders Compare To Expensive In Weld Strength, Duty Cycle, Current Output, And Build Quality?
Can these cheap welders you see online and in stores actually compare to the expensive models? This isn’t just a question that is asked with regards to welders, because with the incredible new...






