The Protouring Network

Ridetech Announces New StrongArms – Fit Factory Coils And Shocks!

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Ridetech announces new adjustable StrongArms Features: • Compatible with stock style coil springs and shocks or Ridetech StreetGrip springs & shocks • Tubular control arms add strength, style and improved performance • Self-lubricating Delrin bushings reduce deflection and suspension bind • Increased caster dramatically improves handling and control • Adjustable ride … [Read more...]

Project ’55 Bel Air: Engine, Trans, and Steering Install

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'55 Bel Air Engine, Transmission and Steering Now Complete! A few months back we worked on Building The Ultimate LS BBC for our Project '55 Bel Air. The time had come to nestle the engine down into it's new home, which is a stock frame we built at the beginning of the year. We started the process by bolting up our 4L60e transmission - you're probably wondering why we didn't go … [Read more...]

TMI Products Releases New 60″ Deluxe Bench Seat

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Corona, CA: TMI Products INC is announcing the release of the 60” Deluxe Bench Seat, an all-new design that took over two years of development. It is a combination of the best qualities of a bench seat, mixed with the comfort and functionality of bucket seats with a center console and a storage area. “The New Deluxe Bench Seat has the best of both worlds, bucket seats in a … [Read more...]

Project Chicken Coupe: Installing QA1 and Baer Brakes

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When this '83 Cadillac Coupe De Ville aka "Project Chicken Coupe" rolled off the assembly line, it had luxury. What it didn't have was stopping power, or the ability to handle a corner at any speed. Today, we are going to change that and turn it into a Pro-Luxury machine. QA1 is handling the suspension while Baer Brakes is handling the stopping power. QA1 Doesn't Make … [Read more...]

Project Chicken Coupe: Introduction to a 1983 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

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The Chicken Coupe  By Matt Graves  Pro Touring is an awesome way to build a car, as we all know. When you take a highly desirable muscle car and update it with all the “go fast,” high tech parts, these cars go from lousy handling to high G-Machines. With the advent of the LS engine and all the new suspension technology, Pro Touring cars are mixing it up with the best in world. … [Read more...]

Ringbrothers 1969 Mach 1 “UNKL”

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Ringbrothers "UNKL" 1969 Mustang Mach 1 The Ringbrothers are bringing their '69 Mach 1 Mustang dubbed "UNKL" out to debut at the Goodguys Columbus, OH show next week! This car was originally unveiled at the 2019 SEMA show, but hasn't been seen since then. Under the hood sits a 700-horsepower 520 cubic-inch V-8 built by Jon Kaase Racing Engines, sending power to the rear … [Read more...]

Video: How Air Conditioning Works In Less Than Three Minutes!

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How Air Conditioning Works In 3 Minutes! How exactly does A/C work? In reality, the air conditioning in your car and in your house work basically the same exact way. It's a pretty neat how A/C systems work and once you know how they work, you'll realize that it's pretty easy to adapt a Air Conditioning into any old car. Sit back for the next three minutes as Vintage Air … [Read more...]

Good Guy’s 1st Meguiar’s All-Star Get Together

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At Texas Motor Speedway, two of the biggest events are the Spring and Fall Good Guys shows. These events bring thousands of Hot Rods and classic cars to Ft Worth - but new for 2021 is the third show there! The 1st Meguiar's All-Star Get Together. All-American Get Together This show is a little different than the Spring and Fall show. Historically the Get Together's have all … [Read more...]

Installing American Powertrains New TKX Kit!

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A wildly popular upgrade in any classic car is to either ditch the manual 4-speed or the automatic transmission and upgrade to a modern overdrive transmission. They shift smoother, drop the RPM's, improve MPG and drastically increases the smiles! After selling thousands of transmissions and becoming the largest TREMEC dealer out there, American Powertrain knows everything there … [Read more...]

Project Collateral Damage: Rolling Along

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Collateral Damage Updates At the end of last year we posted an update with our 1970 Chevelle build dubbed "Collateral Damage." We had the Roadster Shop chassis, Baer brakes, Forgeline wheels, Texas Speed 427 LS, American Powertrain T-56 Magnum and a host of other parts and pieces. Right now we've been working on test fitting everything together and getting the body ready to … [Read more...]