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CHEAP 8.1L CAM TEST-HOW TO ADD 30 HP AND 30 LB-FT FOR TOWING. 8.1L DART CARB INTAKE VS EFI-WHO WINS?

I love me some 8.1 horsepower, and in the video below our friend Richard Holdener is back at Westech Performance doing some cam testing on his dyno mule 8.1. He also does some testing with a carb vs...

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Slicks: The Sticky History of the World’s Fastest Racing Tires – There’s Way More To Them Than You Might Think

For some reason, people often underestimate the technology that goes into drag racing parts. I think it is because they think that going in a straight line is so simple. Of course these are the same...

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Tool Tech: Bodywork Tools 101 – What Hammers And Dollies Do You Really Need In Your Toolbox? And How To Dress Them For Smooth Metal.

You can buy a Hammer and Dolly kit for as little as $25, so there is no reason that you shouldn’t get a set. Plus, even a cheap set can be tuned up to be better than stock, without spending any...

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American Car Culture in Japan is AMAZING! You’d Never Guess That The Japanese Would Be This Ate Up With Old American Cars!

In the mid to late 1990’s there were a bunch of custom mini trucks and fullsizes that got bought at truck shows all over and then sent overseas to Japan. I had a friend who got an offer on his...

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Freiburger Is ROAD TRIPPING HIS STOCK 1929 MODEL A with Derek from Vice Grip Garage After They Thrashed To Make It Run

Last week we shared Freiburger’s video of him and Derek from Vice Grip Garage working on his stone stock Model A Ford. The goal was to get the thing to run and drive and then road trip it....

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King of the Hammers 2026 Is Coming! Watch Hammertown Come Together With This Streaming Camera From Johnson Valley.

That’s right, it’s January and that means that King of the Hammers is coming! King of the Hammers 2026 officially starts on January 22nd and will continue for more than two weeks. It...

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Clamps, Clamps, And More Clamps. Quarter Panels And Roof Install On A 1967 Camaro

Quarter panels are an intimidating project for a lot of gearheads. Add a roof to the mix and it is a whole other experience entirely. With that said, the actual installation of both is a process...

Project Smokey: The Drowned Pontiac LeMans Is Actually Being Rebuilt!

When Kevin from Junkyard Digs said that he was serious about bringing the 1968 Pontiac LeMans he dragged out of it’s long-term resting spot, I was excited for him. When he said that he was...

When Kyle LeDuc Goes Christmas Tree Shopping, He Does It Right! Watch This!

When Lucas Oil Off-Road Champion Kyle LeDuc sets out to make a video about finding and delivering his Christmas tree, he goes all in. And we’re so glad he did! This is ultra bad ass! Take one...

Ouch! Import Vs Domestics Had Records Fall And Parts Demolished!

We never like to see people crash stuff, but we certainly do love it when they have the right safety gear and live to tell about it. At the Import vs Domestic World Cup Finals there was an insane...

We Can’t Get Enough Pomona Swap Meet Photos! Here’s Another Batch To Drool Over

Yep, we’ve got more Pomona Swap Meet photos to share cause there are so damn many cars there! We walked a ton of the car corral area, but no all of it. So imagine just how many cars there really...

Dragster Or Funny Car? Which Would You Rather Have Hanging In Your Dream Garage?

In our dream world, we would have a funny car or dragster hanging on the wall or from the ceiling in our dream garage. Of course that implies a big enough space and tall enough ceilings to pull it...

Just Checking: OnStar Broke In On This Corvette ZR1’s Action Three Times In One Lap Of NCM Motorsports Park!

If there is one thing every racing driver can appreciate, it’s the surprising lack of sound in the car. Seems odd, right? No music blasting, no humans distracting or annoying…it’s...

Disco Might Be Dead, But This 1977 Pontiac Ventura Can Be Brought Back To Life!

The first car I had was a 1975 Camaro that fit the bill, but in all honesty, I would’ve taken just about anything that was set up like a 1970s street ride: slot mags, a bit of a hike in the...

Unknown Parts Counter Guy: Trust But Verify The Work That Is Being Done On Your Car!

The legion of minions that compose the face of automotive maintenance to the general public is a very mixed bag in this time and age to put it very mildly. You have counter-clerks at parts stores...

Full Weight: A 1973 Dodge Polara That Isn’t A Cop Special…But Should Run Like One!

It’s very strange to think that a car as…*ahem*…husky as a 1973 Dodge Polara would be anything more than demolition derby fodder to a BangShifter. Yank the good engine out, stuff...

Composite Series: How To Maintain Your Carbon Fiber Body

There are some really great reasons to run a composite body on your race car, but there are tips, tricks, and maintenance required to make sure it lasts as long as you want. In this series...

Street Racing In Stockholm Takes Awesome To A Whole New Level

I’ve been admiring the street racing scene in Stockholm Sweden for years. Every single time I see photos or video from the Stockholm Open I smile because of just how bitchin their cars are....

This 8-Second Procharged Falcon Makes Over 1000 HP At The Tires And Would Be A Beast On The Street

Ford’s Falcon is no stranger to the dragstrip, as the lightweight package has been popular for swapping in most any Ford engine under the sun. Big blocks, small blocks, Mod motors, and more,...

Drool Factor 10! This Magnesium Alan Johnson Hemi Blower Manifold Is Wicked Cool

Dear Santa, I know it is a little late, but I would really, really, really, really love to own this magnesium Alan Johnson Hemi Blower Manifold. I realize that I own nothing it will bolt to, as I...