Category Archive: ENGINES, TECH, Videos
Video: Freiburger Shows You What It Takes To Bolt An FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 System On Your Hot Rod (His Hemi Gets EFI’d!)
Nov 30, 2013Brian Lohnes7
One of the most fuel injection phobic dudes we know has finally taken the plunge (we’re getting ready to do it ourselves!) and added electronic fuel injection to his most trusty and long owned...
The Parting Shift: Chad Molests Another Transmission At The 2013 SEMA Show
Nov 15, 2013Chad Reynolds8
If watching a man play with his stick is offensive to you, then you should probably not watch this video. If it doesn’t bother you however, watch! Instead of the normal gear grabbing action...
SEMA 2013: Aeromotive Enters The Diesel Fuel System World With An Innovative And Awesome New Lift Pump!
Nov 09, 2013Brian Lohnes3
You’ve long know Aeromotive as a leader in high performance gasoline fuel systems but the company has taken a major leap and at SEMA 2013 they proudly unveiled their new diesel truck lift pump!...
SEMA SHOW 2013 Product Spotlight: We Talk Switch Panels With Painless Performance
Nov 08, 2013Chad ReynoldsComments Off on SEMA SHOW 2013 Product Spotlight: We Talk Switch Panels With Painless Performance
Wiring up your car or truck sucks. Okay, sometimes it doesn’t suck, but only if you have the right parts, tools, and materials. Thanks to the guys at Painless Performance, all your switch panel...
Tech Video: How to Degree a Camshaft
Oct 10, 2013Brian Lohnes1
As we all know, one of the biggest pieces in being successful with building your own high performance engine is attention to detail. The details of keeping your work space clean and organized, the...
Stopping Power Video: How Boeing Tests the Brakes on a Giant 747-8 Passenger Plane – This Will Ease Your Fear Of Flying…We Promise!
Sep 06, 2013Brian Lohnes9
Boeing’s747-8 is the latest evolutionary step in the long standing 747 line. It is a huge by large flying machine that represents the best the company has to offer. The interesting thing about...
Awesome Video: Watch The Incredible Forging Process For Wheels Expected To Go 1,000 MPH On The Bloodhound SSC Car
Aug 09, 2013Brian Lohnes3
Richard Noble, Andy Green, and a literal army of engineers, scientists, and other brainiacs have been working ’round the clock for years on the design and construction of the Bloodhound SSC....
Machine Porn: Watch A Massive Crankshaft Get Finish Machined On A Bost Machine Tools Crankshaft Grinder
Aug 06, 2013Brian Lohnes6
The Bost Machine Tool Company of Spain makes specialized equipment to service the needs of heavy industry. In this video, you’ll see a crankshaft so large that it gets moved into and out of the...
Video: A New And Bombproof Version Of The Old “Lightning Rods” Shifter! This Thing Is Bad To The Bone – DO WANT!
Jul 15, 2013Brian Lohnes12
We’ve run a bunch of stuff on the old 1980s era Hurst Lightning Rods shifter that was available in the Hurst Olds production car and over the counter from your local speed shop. It gave the...
Video: Chevrolet Presents “Get Going”, A 1936 Explanation Of Acceleration
Jul 13, 2013Chad Reynolds1
It’s physics ladies and gentleman, regardless of the year. More power makes acceleration better. This is hot rodding 101. This cool video from Chevrolet talks all about the battle between...
Video: Chevrolet Presents “Hydraulics” The 1936 Auto Mechanics Film On Brake Systems
Jul 13, 2013Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Video: Chevrolet Presents “Hydraulics” The 1936 Auto Mechanics Film On Brake Systems
Starting with the amazing scenery of Niagra falls, this video then goes into the explanation of how fluids work and specifically how hydraulic systems function. Because this is produced by Chevrolet,...
Video: Chevrolet Auto Mechanics 1936 “Spinning Levers”: How Transmissions and Synchros Work
Jul 13, 2013Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Video: Chevrolet Auto Mechanics 1936 “Spinning Levers”: How Transmissions and Synchros Work
Today’s videos are all going to focus on the 1936 editions of Chevrolet Auto Mechanics instructional and educational videos. The first is titled “Spinning Levers” and covers...
Video: Follow Along As Chuck Hanson Starts A Budget Chevelle Pro Touring Build With LS Power And Holley Parts
Mar 01, 2013Brian Lohnes5
Chuck Hanson is a really cool guy and he is an absolute expert with regard to Chevelles. The dude knows Chevelles like Chad knows beards. No more needs to be added there. Hanson is embarking on a new...
Wild Videos: The High Flying Antics Of Icelandic Formula Off Road Racers – Big Power and Big Air!
Feb 07, 2013Brian Lohnes3
Every time I watch or post video from Icelandic Formula Off Road events, I lament the fact that I’ve never seen one of these gatherings in person yet. I added the yet because I am going to get...