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Holley In-Tank Retrofit Fuel Pump

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Installing Holley In-Tank Retrofit Fuel Pump Back in August, we took our 1962 Cadillac on the Hot Rod Power Tour and had a blast. With an LS, A/C, Disc Brakes and lots of other upgrades, this car is a blast to drive. This was the farthest we had ever driven it and naturally a few issues raised up. One of them being a fuel supply issue where the car would sputter, lose power, … [Read more...]

Project Chicken Coupe: LS Swapped 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Hits Hot Rod Power Tour

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Pro Luxury LS Swapped 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille If you've been following along, we've been documenting the progress a bit on Matt Graves' 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. This car is a culmination of luxury and power into what he dubs as "Pro-Luxury." After months of hard work this Caddy hit the road and completed the Hot Rod Power Tour, then went to LS Fest all without a … [Read more...]

Good Guys Lone Star Nationals 2021

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2021 Lone Star Nationals by Good Guys This past weekend was the Good Guys Lone Star Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway and it did not disappoint! Friday was a typical Friday with people still rolling in and getting off work. But Saturday was flat out insane! We pulled in a little late around 9:30AM and had a hard time finding a spot. Good Guys was going off! During the … [Read more...]

Going Floatless: Fuel Sending Unit

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Installing TANKS INC Floatless Fuel Sending Unit In any classic cars fuel tank, you'll find a sending unit for the fuel gauge. They all work the same basic way, a float attached to a resistance mechanism that gives the gauge an OHM reading to provide you with a fuel reading. When upgrading to a modern fuel injection tank, the sending units are often universal. You have to … [Read more...]

How To Choose Collector Car Insurance

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What exactly is a collector car? As with many things in life, there are differing opinions on how exactly to determine what is "collector" and what is not. The determination of a collector car varies by state, and is often based on how old the car is - some consider "collector" to be 45 years and older, while others consider it to be 26 years and older. There is also the … [Read more...]

Holley LS Fest East 2021!

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What does a Corvair, a Lamborghini, a Jeep, a Nissan Frontier, a Volvo wagon and a BMW all have in common? LS power! That can only mean one thing, Holley LS Fest was happening! During the three days of Holley LS Fest, you'll see thousands of LS powered vehicles. Some of them you'd expect, such as a classic Camaro or Nova, and then the odd ones where you'd never expect … [Read more...]

Hot Rods and Rat Rods – What are they?

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  Hot Rods and Rat Rods - What are they? The automotive customization and rebuilding world is as diverse as it is fascinating. One particularly exciting and growing niche is the custom builds happening with classic hot rods. More and more frequently, car shows are being invaded by what appear to be vintage hot rods but with a rougher, more DIY appearance. These … [Read more...]

Car Feature: AWD, Blown LS Swapped 1987 Buick Regal “The Ultimate G”

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1987 Buick Regal AWD Ray Lichtenberg is no stranger to high performance vehicles. In fact for the past twenty years he's had a shop building some of the most insane builds out there. The time came though for him to finally build his "pièce de résistance," a 1987 Buick Regal he calls "The Ultimate G." This car is a culmination of his experience and unrelenting passion to … [Read more...]

Power Tour 2021: Presented By American Powertrain and Baer Brakes

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2021 Coverage Brought To You By American Powertrain and Baer Brakes What a whirlwind of a week! We started the 2021 Hot Rod Power Tour in Fort Worth, Texas, making the 1,200 mile trip just to get to the start of it! We've been on Power Tour before and just like back then we have to say a more fitting name might be the "Power Tour Challenge." In previous years … [Read more...]