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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!

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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...

Influence and Impact Episode 2 – C-10 Truck History 1967-72, Patina to High-End, Classic Truck Industry

This new series from the guys at Auto Revolution is pretty darn cool! If you ever wondered how the C10 trucks you know and love came to be so influential in the custom truck and hot rod scene, and...

Featured Product: Easily Add Lower Support to Your Gen III Hemi Engine and Transmission

Video Description: Most Late-model factory oil pans have some sort of provision to bolt the engine block and the transmission together for additional driveline strength and support. However, Not all...

The Most AMAZING Auction EVER! We SCORED Big Time! Super Rare Engine! Barn Find Hot Rod and MORE!

Mortske is back at it! If you have ever wondered how he ends up with some of the cool parts and cars he’s got, then this is going to be a good video. Auctions are places you need to start...

MORE: MISC, TECH, Videos

HOW-TO Make CURVED FLANGES on SHEET METAL With A Flanging Tool You Can Make At Home!

We’re fans of home-built tools around here, and this one is probably the simplest one you’ll ever make! We’re talking about one piece of material and one tool that everyone has, and...

700+ HP LS7 INTAKE SHOOTOUT-MSD ATOMIC VS HOLLEY HI RAM VS PERFORMANCE DESIGN CARBON pTR. WHO WINS?

I always love seeing people arguing online about which intake is best for their combo, because everyone has an opinion. And opinions are awesome, but dyno testing is even better and so this test from...

Bonneville Speed Week Here She Comes! Alex Taylor Is Driving a 12x Record Holding Camaro On The Salt!

Bonneville is a special place for me. The fact that I am not there this year is hard. I’ve been 238 miles per hour on the salt at Bonneville, and have been a part of racing for records there...