The Protouring Network

Assembling An LS Engine With A New Cam

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Recently the engine in this '55 Bel Air had a slight mishap. Our guess is that an injector was stuck open, which filled a cylinder with fuel, and then when we tried to crank the engine over, it hydro-locked and snapped the rod. It never ran this way and the rest of the engine was in perfect shape. While we were replacing the rod and piston, we figured now was the perfect time … [Read more...]

Ridetech First Gen GM F-Body & X-Body Front Subframes

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Ridetech is pleased to release their first-ever performance subframe for popular 1967-1969 F-body and 1968-1974 X-body platforms. The brand has listened to builders and customers and has delivered key improvements for those restoring an F-body for performance or show. Read on to see why Ridetech’s latest creation is sure to top F- and X-body builders wish lists … [Read more...]

Dakota Digital Hits it Big in Las Vegas

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Every November, the largest trade show in Las Vegas draws north of 100,000 businesses, media members and exhibitors. This SEMA Show is a worldwide gathering of automotive companies and enthusiasts converging to see the latest aftermarket products available to them.  For the past three decades, the South Dakota based Dakota Digital has attended this event, displaying the … [Read more...]

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces 2025 Season Event Schedule

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Goodguys has 15 events slated for their 42nd season bringing Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times to classic car enthusiasts across the country! Fort Worth, TX (October 28, 2024) - Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the world’s largest hot-rodding association, has announced their 2025 Season Event Schedule. Goodguys will produce 15 events spanning across the country to … [Read more...]

Dakota Digital Factory Tour – This Place Is Massive!

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One place we haven't ever made it to is Dakota Digital. We've been behind the scenes for lots of other manufactures seeing how all their amazing products are made but why not here? Well, they are in Sioux Falls, SD and we've just never ended up near there! Luckily, our buddy Jeff Thisted recently stopped by. You should give him a follow, he travels all over the USA in his … [Read more...]

Lacks Enterprises acquires Forgeline Motorsports

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 9, 2024 – Lacks Enterprises Inc. today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Forgeline Motorsports, a Dayton, Ohio-based manufacturer of custom, made-to-order, lightweight forged aluminum street and racing wheels. Brothers David Schardt and Steve Schardt, co-founders of Forgeline Motorsports, will collectively retain … [Read more...]

Driving A Time Machine

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Driving A Classic Car Is A Time Machine Hey folks - I'm going to get off topic a bit here from your normal Lateral-G content. Normally I'd be writing showing an install, covering a show, or whatever else I can find that's interesting. A few weeks ago I completed the Hot Rod Power Tour. I long hauled it. I completed 2,617 trouble-free miles in my 1962 Cadillac Limo … [Read more...]

Project 1955 Bel Air: Turning Into A Driver

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Our 1955 Bel Air project now moves under it's own power! From a bare frame, all the way to driving is a massive accomplishment and one that's been years in the making. Now we didn't go very far, to the end of the driveway and then down the street for some pictures, but it's a start. There still isn't an interior in the car, so we drove it sitting on the bottom of the factory … [Read more...]

1962 Impala That Breaks The Mold

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Some cars are built with an inherit style. A ‘69 Camaro is going to be a performance machine as that was their intent leaving the factory. In the 60’s, Cadillacs were pure luxury - performance wasn’t there, just comfort.  For the Impala line, they fell somewhere in between. They were primarily designed as a full-size luxury car for the Chevrolet line, but there was some … [Read more...]