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When the name Buick comes up in any bench-racing session, the conversation turns to 455 big-blocks, Stage 1s and the venerable GSX. What rarely gets mentioned is the [...]
Jefferson Bryant
Mustang and Ford Wheel and Tire Fitment
Nothing changes the look and attitude of a car like wheels and tires. Changing from sleepy stock rollers to race-inspired aggressive wheels, or big and flashy hoops, really [...]
We Break for Brakes: Recreating Broken Taillights with Polyurethane Casting
Unless you are building a 32 Ford or a ’69 Camaro, chances are you have run into a broken part that nobody reproduces. While you can repair many things, certain objects [...]
You Cam Do It! Replacing Cam Bearings at Home
For some reason, cam bearings hold an air of mystery and voodoo mechanics for many at-home builders. Professional engine builders often leave the cam bearing installation to [...]
Red Dirt Rodz Announces Comet RDR5P62 Display at 2015 SEMA Show
Stillwater, OK (6/16/15)- Unseen for over 50 years, a rare celestial body will soon light up the night in Las Vegas. As thousands of visitors arrive for the annual SEMA [...]
Under Pressure: Installing a Roush Supercharger on a 4.6L
One of the fastest methods of adding horsepower and torque is to introduce boost to the engine. This can be accomplished in two ways- Supercharging and Turbocharging. While [...]
Troubleshooting: Cooling System
There are few automotive situations that are more frustrating than cooling issues. Heat kills engines, yet an engine needs to run at a certain temperature to operate [...]
Installing an Edelbrock Power Package on a Pontiac 455, Pt 2
Last article, we installed the lower half of an Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package onto our 1969 GTO Judge convertible’s 400 cubic inch engine. The cam and heads bolted [...]
Brake-Away Installing C6 Z06 Brakes on a C2 Corvette
The C2 Corvette, also referred to as a Mid-year, is the most popular body style of Corvette. Built from 1963 through 1967, the C2 short run of this body style is certainly [...]