For those of us with classic's that have swapped over to a manual transmission or more exactly installed a hydraulic clutch master cylinder, you know what a pain it can be. Sure there are these kits that help; they mount the master cylinder but most of the time you still have to make sure the angle of everything is correct, that the pedal isn't over or under stroke the master, … [Read more...]
TMI Products Releases Two New Seats!
TMI Products releases not just one, but two new seats! For those who love their bench seats, they have a new 55" wide seat that has storage and a fold down arm rest. These are perfect for classic trucks and other applications where a bench seat is preferred to allow maximum seating capacity. In addition to that they are now offering a new Chicane race seat as well for those … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Car Cool: Expansion Vs. Overflow Tank
With summer coming, making sure your cooling system is up to date is crucial. Nobody likes to have their car overheat and be stuck on the side of the road. If you're trying to do some driving events such as the Hot Rod Power Tour, then having a proper cooling system is absolutely essential. Usually the Power Tour is hours of driving through heat, sitting in some traffic, and … [Read more...]
How It’s Made: CPP Tubular Control Arms
Video: Classic Performance Products Control Arms Last year we installed a complete set of CPP Tubular Control Arms on our Project 1955 Bel Air build. Naturally when we took them out of the box, we were checking them out and admiring how nice the welds were and just how well built they seemed. That got us thinking a bit on how exactly does a tubular control arm get built? … [Read more...]
Project No-Name: 79% Increase In Power With TorqStorm!
Getting Blown with TorqStorm Editors Note: When I wrote this I totally messed up - actual percentage change is 79% increase in power, not 43% as I originally had. In our previous stories, we showed you how we grabbed an junkyard LY6 6.0L and built it up to handle boost. That boost is coming from a TorqStorm supercharger! Now we could have used the factory brackets and … [Read more...]
Video: The Ultimate 6-Speed Transmission!
As the sport of autocross has progressed, so has the technology in it. We all know about upgraded suspension, brakes, engines, wheels, and tires. One thing that really hasn't made leaps and bounds of improvements is the transmissions. Clutch technology has improved as you can see dual and triple disc clutches that have street manners but can handle 1,000+ HP. However the … [Read more...]
Factory Tour: Eddie Motorsports
Eddie Motorsports - Made in Rancho Cucamonga, CA Known for their billet aluminum hood hinges, accessory drives, and other parts - Eddie Motorsports makes quite a few different products. Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA we stopped by to really see if they make everything in-house. We caught up with Larry Ashley, Operations Manager. He told us that "Eddie Motorsports has a … [Read more...]
Getting Sponsored – The What, How, And Why
How To Get Sponsored For Parts Building cars is expensive, so why not get sponsored? You see all the top racers do it so why can't you? I wanted to give you all some insight on what it takes to get sponsored. I've been sponsored hundreds of times and on the flip side I've worked as the guy sponsoring people for the manufacture for years. Sponsorship is something that can … [Read more...]
Trans Hump Install – The Easy Way!
Installing a Trans Hump The Easy Way Transmission humps are a crucial piece to your car, but probably not something you think much about unless swapping in a modern transmission. Recently we were working on a side project of ours, a '23 T-Bucket. This little car is getting an LS and 4L60E squeezed between the frame rails. After cutting the body to fit the transmission, we … [Read more...]
New HYDRAMAX Under-Dash Hydraulic Clutch System for Chevrolet/GM C10 Trucks
Cookeville, TN (November 12, 2021) - American Powertrain now introduces to its growing line of HYDRAMAX true bolt-in, under-dash Hydraulic Clutch Systems, a kit designed for 1967-1972 Chevy C10 trucks. The new system features an integrated under-dash hydraulic master cylinder and a bolt-in clutch pedal. The included clutch pedal allows for an easy conversion to hydraulic, or an … [Read more...]
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