Category Archive: Apex New Products, Apex Sponsor News, Apex Spotlight, BangShift APEX, New Products, Sponsor News, Videos
SEMA Show New Product Spotlight: New 6th Gen Camaro Coil Overs And Rear Sway Bar Upgrade From Ridetech
Oct 31, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on SEMA Show New Product Spotlight: New 6th Gen Camaro Coil Overs And Rear Sway Bar Upgrade From Ridetech
It’s new parts time again, as all the aftermarket companies prepare to display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and that means LOTS of new parts that are going to debut at the show. We’re...
Halfass Kustoms $0 1951 Ford Rat Rod Project: The Engine Is In And Now It’s Time For Steering And Brakes!
Oct 31, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Halfass Kustoms $0 1951 Ford Rat Rod Project: The Engine Is In And Now It’s Time For Steering And Brakes!
Well, he’s back at it and rolling on with the zero dollar budget rod build. It’s looking like a real truck, and it’s even got an engine in it now! But if this thing is going to be...
Two Thing: Check Out The Build Of This Two Cylinder Engine From A Pair Of One Lungers!
Oct 31, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Two Thing: Check Out The Build Of This Two Cylinder Engine From A Pair Of One Lungers!
The other day we showed you basically the pinnacle of American engine building with a look inside the shop of Sandy Wilkins and the build of a secretive and complex variant of the RY45 V8. Today we...
Classic Tractor Video: In 1973 White Hired USAC To Run A Showdown Between Tractor Brands – This Is Awesome
Oct 31, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Classic Tractor Video: In 1973 White Hired USAC To Run A Showdown Between Tractor Brands – This Is Awesome
When it comes to brand loyalty, farmers and tractor owners tend to make the average pickup driver look like a wet noodle. Many farming families have stuck with the same brand of machine for...
Hemi History: This Debut Video Featuring The Red Ram Hemi Is Awesome
Oct 31, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Hemi History: This Debut Video Featuring The Red Ram Hemi Is Awesome
It was an engine that would change the face of American hot rodding, but like all new engines debuted by a manufacturer, it was at first a mechanical ox, yoked to factory metal. Like all new stuff...
Bitchin 1967 El Camino Walkaround with Steve Magnante: Classic Good Looks And Big Block Power Sounds Like Fun!
Oct 30, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Bitchin 1967 El Camino Walkaround with Steve Magnante: Classic Good Looks And Big Block Power Sounds Like Fun!
Our pal Steve Magnante is back at it with another feature video on this 1967 El Camino that is for sale at High Octane Classics. I grew up with an El Camino parked out front so I’ve always had...
Budget 5.3 Rebuild: Prepping For Twin Turbos For A Long Travel 1960 Chevrolet C10 Prerunner Build!
Oct 30, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Budget 5.3 Rebuild: Prepping For Twin Turbos For A Long Travel 1960 Chevrolet C10 Prerunner Build!
Ian Johnson has all the fun projects! This latest one is no different. He’s building a bitchin 1960 Chevy C10 pickup into an ultra capable long travel prerunner, and besides getting a late...
Tune Up Your Tuning Skills: You’ll Be Amazed At How Much You Can Learn From A Real Class!
Oct 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Tune Up Your Tuning Skills: You’ll Be Amazed At How Much You Can Learn From A Real Class!
(Words by Jefferson Bryant) Late model engines, particularly GM LS and LT series, require complex tuning to get the most out of them. Even with an aftermarket ECM that has a setup wizard and...
Make It Kustom Cab Over Ramp Truck: The Ramp Is Nearing Completion And Will Soon Hold A Hot Rod!
Oct 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Make It Kustom Cab Over Ramp Truck: The Ramp Is Nearing Completion And Will Soon Hold A Hot Rod!
It’s time for Part 2 of getting the ramp on this ramp truck! Check out the latest update and let us know what you think of this project. In this one, Karl and Brent go at it hard core and really...
Finally! A Cheap and Accurate Infrared Thermometer! Temp Gun Testing To See How They All Stack Up Against Each Other
Oct 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Finally! A Cheap and Accurate Infrared Thermometer! Temp Gun Testing To See How They All Stack Up Against Each Other
Temp Guns, or Infrared Thermometers, are one of those tools that used to be super expensive and then a few years ago you started seeing them at places like Harbor Freight for cheap. And whether you...
DIY Paint And Body At Home: Restoring A 1964 Pontiac LeMans With No Fancy Equipment, Or Crew Of Elves.
Oct 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on DIY Paint And Body At Home: Restoring A 1964 Pontiac LeMans With No Fancy Equipment, Or Crew Of Elves.
We often share rattle can paint jobs, ultra cheap paint jobs, and more here because I’m obsessed with painting my own car at some point. Otherwise I’ll never be able to afford it, so...
Goodwood F1 Feature: The 1959 Aston Martin DBR4 – Where The F1 Journey Began
Oct 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Goodwood F1 Feature: The 1959 Aston Martin DBR4 – Where The F1 Journey Began
I’m not a huge F1 aficionado, but I sure can appreciate the technology, speed, and passion that drives their racers, teams, and fans. And I can also appreciate the origins of F1, and how these...
Scott Liggett Bought An Abandoned El Camino Project Cheap! Can He Make It A Daily Driver With Minimal Cash?
Oct 29, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Scott Liggett Bought An Abandoned El Camino Project Cheap! Can He Make It A Daily Driver With Minimal Cash?
I used to hate the 1973 to 1977 Chevelle’s and El Caminos. I just couldn’t stand the nose on these things. For some reason, as I get older, cars from the mid 70’s have more appeal...
Engine Magic: Watch This Video About Bringing A Buick Stage II IndyCar engine Back to Life On The Dyno!
Oct 29, 2024Brian Lohnes1
This is one of the neatest engine videos we have seen in a long, long time. Why? It is all about bringing a Buick Stage II IndyCar engine back to life on the dyno…in Australia. The engine was...






