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427 LS3 STROKER INTAKE TEST-LS3 VS HI RAM VS EDELBROCK PRO FLO XT! WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR BIG-BOY POWER?
The only thing Richard Holdener has tested more than LS Intake manifolds is LS Camshafts, but he’s spent an insane amount of time not only testing all the intakes on the market, but also...
Selecting The Right Flowmaster Muffler For Your Vehicle Isn’t That Hard, Here’s How
Ever since the first 5.0 Mustang got a set of Flowmasters, their sound has been iconic. I’ve had several sets over the years, and if you love them then you love them forever, and for good...
Engine Building Tech: End Gap Mistakes That Will RUIN Your Engine. Lake Speed Jr.Gives Us The Inside Scoop On Piston Ring Gap!
Lake Speed Jr. is a sharp cat. I’ve known him for years now and ALWAYS enjoy the conversations we have about engine, oil, and motorsports technologies. This dude is super smart, a riot to play...
HOW MUCH POWER IS THE PERFORMANCE DESIGN LS3 INTAKE REALLY WORTH? LS3 VS PD 105 & 112-FULL RESULTS!
If you haven’t seen a Performance Design intake manifold, you are missing out. When this company first came onto the scene everyone in the industry wondered how they had come out of nowhere to...
Part 3: Watch This Epic Candy Orange Paint Job Get Finished On This Rad 1969 Camaro Drag Radial Racer
We shared Part 1 and 2 of this series over the past few days, and now it’s time for Part 3! And that means the shine is coming to this amazing color. I’m a sucker for an orange car, and for a...
These New Cordless Impacts Show Price Doesn’t Mean What it Used To. Big Power Impacts For Reasonable Prices!
We talk about how bad ass cordless tools have become all the time here, and since I’m a big bang for your buck type of guy who can’t afford the high dollar tools I’m always looking...
Make It Kustom Designs A Custom Split 1932 Grill For A Hot Rod Roadster – Part 3 How-To Make A Curved Flange With A Bead Roller
After installing a cool Duvall windshield on their 1931 Model A Ford Roadster, Karl at Make It Kustom wanted to do a split grill shell as well. The car is running a ’32 Grill Shell, which stock has...
The IronTrap Garage Cleanest 1940 Ford EVER Project: Some Simple Stuff Has This Thing Driving Mint!
They said it was the cleanest 1940 Ford they had ever seen, and it just might be true. Check out the video below to see them taking this thing for it’s first drives after doing a tiny bit of...
Newbern Got Lucky And Found An Original 1955 Chevrolet To Bring Home! We Love It!
Newbern is back at it, but this time the new addition to the family is a 1955 Chevrolet. A bit weird since he’s so ’57 focused normally, but we understand because this one is rad. Just...
Is Higher Octane Fuel Better? Better MPGs? More HP? Let’s find out!
Full disclosure, this Project Farm testing is all being done on small engines, both of which are carbureted but we’ll talk about why that might be important in a second. In this video,...
HOW MUCH POWER IS THE LS3 ROD MOD REALLY WORTH? 427 LS3 STROKER INTAKE TEST-STOCK LS3 VS ROD MOD
What is the rod mod anyway? And does it make power? The answer to the power question is in this video, and the thought behind it is that adding rods to the inside of the intake that are specifically...
Interior Tech: The BUG! Installing New Door Panels In a 73 VW Beetle!
It’s time for the door panels to go in the bug! Sometimes building project cars can be tough because staying motivated becomes a challenge when you don’t see much progress for a while. But...
Part 2: Watch A Drag Radial 1969 Camaro Get An Epic Candy Orange Paint Job Right Here!
We shared Part 1 of this series a day or two ago and now it’s time for Part 2! And that means actual color is starting to go down on this bad boy. I’m a sucker for an orange car, and for...
