Video: How to Determine Your Ideal Spring Rate When Buying Coil Springs
In today’s video, Bill from QA1 teaches us how to determine which spring rate we should choose when buying coil springs. It varies by vehicle, and often varies between the […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Fixing Spongy Brake Pedal Feel After Transmission Swap
I have a brake bleeding question. We installed a Wilwood four-wheel disc brake system in my ’68 Nova about 15 years ago, and for a couple of years of driving […]
Saving Silverado (Part 6): Replacing the Knock Sensor on LS-Powered GM Trucks
Search the Internet about it and you’ll quickly find that failing knock sensors in LS-powered GM trucks are a common occurrence. Replacing a knock sensor may seem like a daunting task once […]
Have A Seat: Repairing Tears in Vinyl and Leather Upholstery
Rips and tears in upholstery are not only unsightly, once they start, they only get bigger. You can throw a set of cheap covers over them to get by, but […]
So, You Think You Know How To Use The Gas Pedal? Get Some Driving Tips from a Professional Racer
The loud pedal. Your right foot. The throttle. The gas. Or in the words of a favorite YouTuber, Vice Grip Garage, The Make-It-Happener. We love what it does, but YouTube is loaded with […]
Forced Induction 101: What’s the Difference Between a Turbocharger & Supercharger
We talk about forced induction a lot around here, and that’s because it can be a great way to add some serious performance without a whole lot of hassle and […]
Tool Time: How to Fix Drill Bits with Palmgren’s Cool Drill Bit Sharpener
I don’t know about you but I have pretty good collection of dull drill bits in my tool cabinet. I always promise myself I’ll replace them soon, but it seems […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What’s the Best Way to Lower the Front Ride Height of a 1970 Chevy Nova?
I’m looking into the best ways to lower the front ride height of my 1970 Nova. From what I’ve learned, it appears there are two ways. The first is with […]
Ford 331 Build: Cruising Power That Doesn’t Break the Bank (Part 1)
Looking for good reliable streetable horsepower and torque? These days, 400 horsepower and 400 lbs.-ft. of torque sounds tame when you consider the 600 to 800+ horsepower behemoths among us. […]
Demon on Wheels: Bringing an Old Ford 390FE Big Block Back to Life
A while back we brought you the story of Mike Ondish and his quest to restore the hot rod of his youth, a 1968 Mustang GT nicknamed The Demon. Here’s […]