Alex Taylor “Quest for the Sixes” Update: Wheelie Bars and Trunk Lid Notch
With Alex attending LS Fest, Dennis stayed behind to work on the ’55 and was in charge of the video filming too! In this video, Dennis gets the wheelie bars […]
Make Boating Crate Again: Tunnel Ram GM CT525 Circle Track Motor Test
What does every boat on the lake have in common with every car on the road? The obvious answer is that they all need (say it with me) MORE POWER! […]
2005-10 Mopar Gen. III 6.1L Hemi Engine Guide: Bore & Stroke, Cylinder Heads, Cam Specs & More
When Chrysler announced it was bringing back the legendary Hemi in the early 2000s, it was a big deal. This new series of Hemi engines is often referred to as […]
What is Dielectric Grease & Why (& Where) Should You Use It?
Pop open any old tune-up manual and you’re bound to find mention of something called dielectric grease. In fact, a lot of experienced mechanics simply call dielectric grease “tune up […]
Don’t Forget to Check & Fill Your Hydraulic Clutch Fluid: Here’s How
With all the emphasis placed on checking and changing your brake fluid, it’s easy to overlook the fact that your hydraulic fluid needs to be serviced regularly too. That’s because […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: A Good Camshaft Suggestion for a Modified Chevy 383 Stroker LS6 Engine
I have a 5.7L LS6 engine out of a 2005 Caddy CTS-V that dropped an intake valve with just over 50K on the odometer. The damage was not too extensive (no […]
Alex Taylor “Quest for the Sixes” Update: For 9-Inch Rear Build and Chassis Update
After focusing the previous video on fiberglass, Alex and team are back to work on the ’55’s chassis. Specifically, the focus for this video is on the front wheel and […]
Video: Terry Wilson Installs a Summit Racing Frame Brace Kit to Fight Chassis Flex in His 1967 Chevelle
All body-on-frame vehicles are prone to chassis flex under normal driving conditions. While that’s usually no big deal in a daily-driver, it’s not something you want in a performance or […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting Alternator & Electrical Gremlins in a Vintage Oldsmobile
I have a weird problem that you might be able to help me with. I have an Olds F-85 that I upgraded to a later model internally-regulated alternator. This alternator […]
What’s the Difference Between Single- & Dual-Circuit Brake Systems? (And Why You Need to Know the Distinction!)
It’s a big “duh” to say that brakes are vitally important to your driving safety. Yet, while hydraulic brake systems have been around for over a century now, if you’re […]