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Selecting the Right Wire Size for Automotive Alternator to Battery Applications
by Jason Orth
5/8/2023
Selecting the right battery cable wire size for automotive alternator to battery applications is crucial for optimal electrical performance and preventing potential issues. Our guide helps you choose the right wire gauge for any length of wire run.
Piston Ring Install Guide: Clocking and Gap Orientation
5/3/2023
Piston rings may not be the most exciting part of an engine build, but knowing how to clock piston rings and how to install rings on a piston is critical to your engine performing properly.
SBC Thick and Thin Oil Pan Gaskets - Which do I need?
by Jason Lubken
5/1/2023
How to pick the right small block Chevy oil pan gasket. We look at a 350 Chevy oil pan gasket and help you identify what thick or thin gasket you will need.
Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It?
5/1/2023
Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It? Crate engines are often the more affordable option over a purpose-built engine. Some still think a rebuild is cheaper than a crate engine. But is it? That’s what we’re here to find out.
Independent Front Suspension System Upgrade Choices
4/28/2023
Upgrading to (or updating a poorly designed) independent front suspension, or IFS, will vastly improve your classic muscle car, hot rod, or pickup truck’s braking and handling
5.3 LS Build Combinations: Recipes for 400-700+ HP
4/27/2023
Making great horsepower on a budget is the LS engine family’s claim to fame, but just like any other engine, the more power you ask of it the more you’ll need to spend
Mexican Blanket Car Interior - DIY Ideas, History, & Vehicle Usage
4/18/2023
Inspiration and ideas for your car's interior! Learn all about Mexican blanket seat covers, from their roots to the kinds of vehicles they are most used in today!
1960 Buick Invicta by CAL Automotive Creations
4/17/2023
This 1960 Buick blurs the line between car and fine art.
Levrack Storage Solutions at Speedway Motors
4/17/2023
If you're looking for a high quality solution to store all of your spare parts and tools in the shop, check out these amazing systems from Levrack.
Jerry’s Understated 1963 Chevy Bel Air
by Jason Lubken
4/13/2023
Jerry Patterson tells people who ask if this '63 Bel Air is an SS that it sure is - "Simply Subtle."
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