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 bolted … [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 past … [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 easily … [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...]
Lokar Introduces New LS Classic Series Classic Intake Kits
Lokar Introduces New LS Classic Series Classic Intake Kits Knoxville, TN - Lokar recently introduced new additions to the LS Classic Series line of vintage appearing intake kits for Chevrolet’s line of LS engines. LS Classic new products include five new styles of intake kits; Chevy Full Size, Chevy L79, Chevy 409, Ford 289, and Ford FE. The intake kits give you … [Read more...]
Holley In-Tank Retrofit Fuel Pump
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...]
Going Floatless: Fuel Sending Unit
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...]
Project ’55 Bel Air: Engine, Trans, and Steering Install
'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...]
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