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Category Archive: Car Features, HISTORIC, MOPAR, Videos

Mopar’s Wing Cars: Do You Know What The Differences Are Between A Dodge Daytona And Plymouth Superbird?

Even if you aren’t a Mopar fan there is something about the famed “Wing Cars”, the Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird, who were built by Mopar to absolutely own NASCAR racing as...

Truck Tugging Video: It’s Like The Redneck Version Of Tractor Pulling… Wait, What?

I think much of the world thinks that tractor pulls are a redneck kind of thing, but the truth is there is really big money in tractor pulls and the technology is pretty fantastic as well....

Holley Carb Tuning Tips And Tricks With Steve “The Carb Whisperer” Brule From Westech Performance!

Steve Brule is the smartest dyno operator and tuner I’ve ever seen or heard about. There, I said it. Are there other incredibly talented tuners and operators out there? Of course! Are there...

Barn Find Startup: Here’s What Happens When A Car Guy Just Can’t Stop Himself From Getting Something Old Running

All the “Will It Run” videos that have become so popular lately have spilled over into all kinds of stuff, and they certainly are fun to watch. I’ve been involved in making...

Want A Super Quick And Easy Fire Pit Made Of Wheels? Watch This!

I’m in the middle of building a new shop and hopefully soon a new house and we’re literally doing it all ourselves. That means I’m often looking at videos on design or build...

Ray Stits Built Incredible 200MPH Miniature Airplanes In the 1940s and 50s – Amazing Video

Avid fans of aviation history know the name Ray Stits but we’re guessing lots of you out there in reader-land don’t and that’s OK. We’re here to give you some education on a...

Skill Level 3: Reviving A Dodge Ramcharger That’s In Pieces

While Hot Wheels gets the credit for introducing many a budding gearhead to the world of cars, some credit must be shared with the plastic model kit. While not nearly as prevalent today as they used...

Lazy Bones: Here’s A Profile Of The Most Underpowered V8 Production Engines (In Hp/per liter) – Agree?

Well this video should get some people riled up. You are going to watch a profile on the laziest V8 production engines ever made in terms of their factory hp/per liter output. Now, for those of you...

Vodka Torque: This Video Showing The Build Of A Modified Lada Using Four Differentials Is Awesome –

The Garage 54 YouTube Channel is one of the more bizarre and awesome places to find interesting car stuff. These Russian guys perform all kinds of wacky experiments just because they can. Most of...

Wild Video: Watch This 1,000hp VW Beetle Wreck Very Hard On A Temporary Drag Strip In Estonia

This one is wild and crazy. We don’t have a lot of details on the car other than it’s clearly a hot rodded VW Beetle that sounds as though it has a turbocharged V8 engine in the back of...

This Time Lapse Video Of The Removal, Tear Down, Machine Work, And Rebuilding Of A Buick Nailhead Is Awesome.

I’m a huge fan of GM engines, specifically those from Chevrolet, but I’m also a big fan of Cadillac and Pontiac powerplants. I’m not however a fan of GM’s Buick Nailhead...

MORE: ENGINES, Videos

Need A Small Alternator To Fit On Your Hot Rod Or Race Car? Check Out This Little Denso Style Unit From Powermaster

We sometimes get so fixated on all the high tech stuff nowadays that we forget about what we really need for a project. What I mean by this is the fact that all the EFI, electric fans, electronic...

LS Swapped Jet Boat Fun: Finnegan And Newbern Find More Speed For No Money!

Yep, free speed is great speed and thanks to some smarts and some adjustments Finnegan and Newbern have gained a couple miles per hour in the Renegade Rogers jet boat that they just LS Swapped....

The Right Fuel Tank Vent Size Is Everything! Here’s Why Doing It Wrong Will Suck

One thing you can’t fix with a hope and a prayer is a poorly designed fuel system. Getting the right size fuel pump, feed lines, return lines, and fuel tank are all key to making sure your car...