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
JUNKYARD LS MOTOR MYTHS! DOES INDEXING SPARK PLUGS REALLY ADD HORSEPOWER? LOW $ MODS-DOES IT WORK?
Dec 17, 2022Chad Reynolds2
Back in the day there was a lot of talk about indexing spark plugs for maximum power, and this came from the fact that cylinder heads weren’t the epic flowing monsters that cylinder heads have...
Iron Trap 1932 Ford “DeLorean” Roadster: Custom Gas Tank Modifications And Patina Paint Blending
Dec 16, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Iron Trap 1932 Ford “DeLorean” Roadster: Custom Gas Tank Modifications And Patina Paint Blending
This week’s video has Matt working on the fuel tank for the DeLorean roadster and we are getting excited about how far this car is coming along. The original tank had been modified and...
Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets The Tilting Cab Mounted
Dec 16, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets The Tilting Cab Mounted
Here is the second video in the series that is going to feature Brent from Halfass Kustoms over at Karl’s place from Make It Kustom. Together they are going to thrash and see how far they can get...
DIY Upholstery: Build Your Own Custom Seat Foam For Your Car’s Seats
Dec 16, 2022Chad Reynolds1
You ever see an interior in a hot rod or custom and wonder how they got the contours of the seats to look that way? You know it isn’t a factory seat, or just a covered aftermarket unit, but you...
Vice Grip Garage Pontiac GTO Project: It’s Done But Will It Make The 800 Mile Drive To Florida?
Dec 15, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Vice Grip Garage Pontiac GTO Project: It’s Done But Will It Make The 800 Mile Drive To Florida?
If you have missed the first three episodes of this build, that’s okay because we have a link below that will let you see them all. In this episode, the car is done and ready to go back to the...
Flying Sparks Garage Budget Corvette build?! They Are Going All In!
Dec 14, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Flying Sparks Garage Budget Corvette build?! They Are Going All In!
Budget is a loose term, and when buying a C6 Corvette that isn’t from an auction you are likely going to pay real money even if it’s the best deal around. But to get those deals you are...
This ABANDONED 1958 Apache Gets A CHEAP Makeover. BUT WILL IT DRIVE?!
Dec 14, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on This ABANDONED 1958 Apache Gets A CHEAP Makeover. BUT WILL IT DRIVE?!
While I dig the “Will it run?” videos, I sure do like the ones that take it a step further and do a makeover on them. I’m not talking about full restoration, I’m just talking...
The Alfarrari Project: Making And Installing A New Transmission Tunnel
Dec 14, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Alfarrari Project: Making And Installing A New Transmission Tunnel
Now that the engine and trans have been fitted, and permanent mounts for them made, it’s time to figure out how to cover it all up and fit a shifter to it inside the car. It’s Trans Tunnel...
FORGOTTEN Dodge Police Car – TURBO Engine Assembly!
Dec 14, 2022Chad Reynolds1
We’ve been sharing the videos from this forgotten cop car video series, and some of them are pretty funny. This one here is going to be interesting because it’s TURBO TIME! Turbos make everything...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 17: Traditionally Sand Bent And Nickel Plated Exhaust
Dec 13, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Single Seat Race Car Build Part 17: Traditionally Sand Bent And Nickel Plated Exhaust
This episode of the Single Seat Race Car build is awesome because they are custom-bending the exhaust using the sand technique that is as much art as anything. I dig it, and it is fun to watch. You...
Are Cheap Jack Stands Dangerous? Let’s Find Out! Daytona, Husky, Pittsburgh, Arcan, TCE, US Jack All Tested!
Dec 13, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Are Cheap Jack Stands Dangerous? Let’s Find Out! Daytona, Husky, Pittsburgh, Arcan, TCE, US Jack All Tested!
We’ve all heard the stories, seen photos, and heard about recalls, but how good or bad are cheap jack stands? How do they compare to high-dollar jack stands? Or are all the standard designs...
The Forgotten Chevy Gasser Gets Its First Bath In Forever! Will It Be Better Or Worse Than Ryan Thought?
Dec 12, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Forgotten Chevy Gasser Gets Its First Bath In Forever! Will It Be Better Or Worse Than Ryan Thought?
If you missed the video where Ryan picked this awesome old ’55 Gasser up and brought it home, there is a link below. But in this video it is going to be all about a bath, which is either going...
The TOP 10 TOOLS of 2022: The Torque Test Channel’s Only List of the Year!
Dec 12, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The TOP 10 TOOLS of 2022: The Torque Test Channel’s Only List of the Year!
We often share Torque Test Channel videos around here because they really give scientific results from testing all the tools we want and need in our garages and shops. If you want the real deal...
Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets Yet Another Chassis
Dec 12, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets Yet Another Chassis
Here is the second video in the series that is going to feature Brent from Halfass Kustoms over at Karl’s place from Make It Kustom. Together they are going to thrash and see how far they can...






