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Good Guys 2017 Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals

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17th Annual Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals The 2017 Meguiar's Good Guys Del Mar Nationals is a wrap! This show has to have one of the best locations of any show in the nation, located only a few hundred yards from the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. This makes for some of the best weather you could ask for with cool ocean breezes and plenty of warm California … [Read more...]

How To: AGM Battery Maintenance and Care

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Most people don’t think about their battery when it’s performing as it should, but rather, when something goes wrong. It always seems that something goes wrong at the worst possible time. Many AGM batteries, including OPTIMA Batteries, are manufactured to last for years. But how do you keep your battery powering through for that long without any issues? The keys include proper … [Read more...]

Forged Versus Billet Pistons: Which One Is Better?

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Piston Technology: Is Forged Or Billet A Better Piston? From the JE Pistons Blog - written by Mike Magda Don’t be misled into believing there are significant strength benefits to using billet pistons over forged versions. That’s not the primary motivation for the growing interest in billet pistons. Instead, it’s simply time management. “The turnaround time is the biggest … [Read more...]

Good Guys 2017 Autocross – Are You Ready?

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2017 Good Guys Autocross The 2017 Good Guys Autocross season is already upon us! If you're looking to have some fun or compete for some the grand prize, you need to hop on over to the Good Guys website to check out all the dates and to register right away. Make sure to check back here as we bring you coverage and … [Read more...]

Holley LS Fest West Registration Now Open!

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Holley LS Fest West Registration If you haven't heard or haven't registered yet, the Holley LS Fest West registration is now open! This event is held in Las Vegas, NV from May 5th through 7th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Holley LS Fest is a celebration of everything and anything powered by the incredible GM LS engine! If an LS based (or current generation LT) engine is … [Read more...]

Suspension Tech: The GM A-Body

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A-Body Suspension Problems Solved In the Pro Touring scene, the F-body platform seems to be the most popular platform due to its broad selection of aftermarket parts. But what if you want to go down a different route? The GM A-body is your next choice, with such a wide variety of models utilizing that platform. Anything from the ‘64-’72 Malibu, El Camino, Skylark, Lemans, or … [Read more...]

Goodguys Are Giving Away A ’63 Ford Galaxie!

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Goodguys Ford Galaxie Giveaway Car There is a new Goodguys Giveaway Car on the scene. It’s a low, lean and mean Muscle Machine and it is coming to a Goodguys national event near you! Designed by Eric Brockmeyer and hand-crafted by Legens Hot Rod Shop in Martin, Tennessee – the Goodguys 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie Giveaway Car has mega power, tight gaps, and a sinister stance. It has … [Read more...]

Car Feature: TMI Product’s 1972 Nova

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TMI Product's 1972 Nova When the time came for TMI Products to unveil a new line of seats at SEMA, they wanted to go above and beyond. "We had our traditional outlets, but we really wanted to wow the crowd and show people what we can do and how they look," stated Marketing Director Larry Ashley. For TMI Products, they have done it all. After being in business for over 35 … [Read more...]

How To Build A Rearend With Currie Enterprises

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How To Build a Rearend With Currie Enterprises One of the most overlooked items on just about any car is the rearend. We love the shiney wheels, the heart-stopping brakes, making tons of horsepower and even miles deep paint. A rearend just isn't that sexy of a part, we don't see it and for the most part it's a set-it and forget-it type deal. That shouldn't be the case though, … [Read more...]

Grand National Roadster Show 2017

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Grand National Roadster Show 2017 This past weekend marked the 68th year for the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, CA. This show is the longest running indoor car show in the world and it didn't disappoint. This show is known for bringing some of the most detailed and highest quality builds that money can buy. Last year we decided to poke around the show for something … [Read more...]