The Protouring Network

Jeff Richied’s 69 Camaro

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  My story starts out like so many others. I had a good solid car that I'd bought a few years earlier which was a great five footer but had a few issues. The 15 year old lacquer paint was checking and there were rust bubbles surfacing in typical areas so I decided it was time to correct the problems. After talking with several shops I decided to have West Coast Auto … [Read more...]

1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 1 of 1

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The Muscle Car Of The Week is this stunning 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL that becomes more interesting the more you look. You will first notice the subdued color called Coventry Gray, and it was never offered on the Ford Galaxie for 1966. It is a specially ordered Mercury color, making this the only one ever built! And while they made … [Read more...]

Tmcp #180 Matt Maxwell Talks Comp Cam’s 500 Horsepower Package For An Ls3!

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This weeks podcast show was with Matt Maxwell, Technical Consultant from the Comp Performance Group. Matt works in the technical assistance group and helps people choose the correct parts for their engine projects. I asked him for a list of parts to use on my L92 engine to make a nice smooth, reliable 500 horsepower, and to give me an engine that would be just as happy driving … [Read more...]

C4AL #32 – Why Kevin Bryde Left NASCAR to Create Hotchkis Performance East

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I'm posting the latest episode of the Cars For A Living podcast here, featuring Kevin Bryde and his new shop - Hotchkis Performance East (in Mooresville, NC). Just a few months ago Kevin left his position as a component fabricator with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing and formed a partnership with John Hotchkis to created a new parts production and installation facility! Here's the … [Read more...]

Tmcp #179 John Spears From Speartech – Ls Engine Harness Swaps Made Easy!

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This weeks interview is with John Spears of SpearTech Fuel Injection Systems. SpearTech offers multiple different new harnesses for LS engine swaps as well as offering a rework service to convert production harnesses into something a muscle car enthusiast can use in their vehicle. John can even build custom harnesses for special circumstances such as remote mounted ECM’s or … [Read more...]

1967 K-Code Mustang Convertible

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The Muscle Car Of The Week is for Mustang fans, as we bring you a great story on a sweet '67 K-Code convertible from the Brothers Collection! This 1967 K-Code Mustang convertible is one of just 50 made, and only 1 of 16 convertible automatics. The K-Code featured a 289 High Performance V8 making 271 horsepower and 340 ft. lbs. of … [Read more...]

1970 AAR ‘Cuda

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This week, we're featuring a 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda AAR, a high-revving 340 V8 powered Trans Am car for the street! These had all kinds of speed and performance parts, and the high impact visuals to go with them. This particular car is one of only 5 FT6 Burnt Tan versions built, with only 2 known survivors. … [Read more...]