The Protouring Network

Got a lot of power and want braking to match? CPP has the answer with their Hydrastop system

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My best friend has a wicked 69 Nova Pro-Touring style build. He has 14" front 6 piston Wilwood brakes with 13" rears. Even with the large brakes he felt the stopping power was inadequate. The car is equipped with a 775 HP 540 and the vacuum was too low for the vacuum booster to operate properly. He had added a vacuum pump to assist the booster, but after a couple of close calls … [Read more...]

Ididit Tilt Column Swap On A 68 Mustang GT

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For those of us who own a classic car, you know the feeling of getting behind the wheel and taking it for a spin. If you own a classic car without tilt you know the fun of simply getting behind the steering wheel... literally! You all know the routine... turn sideways and sit down on the edge of the seat, then swing your legs under the steering wheel. If your car has manual … [Read more...]

Goodguys 2014 AutoCross Finals Shootout: Duel in the Desert

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Nicknamed The Duel in the Desert – the Goodguys 2014 AutoCross Finals Shootout presented by BF Goodrich, K & N Filters and Tremec Transmissions featured a bigger field, better racing and a thrilling finish today at Westworld of Scottsdale. Thirty-two of the country’s top AutoCross racers passed the start beams in an attempt to win the 2nd annual ‘Shootout and walk away with … [Read more...]

Goodguys 2014 Autumn Get Together in Pleasanton

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I don’t usually start an article with a point of contention, but I’m going to do it this time. When I go to the Goodguys show and autocross, I want to see a bunch of eye candy and form over function Pro Class ingenuity on the autocross, my Lateral-G (and Pro-Touring) brothers and sisters, awesome vendor hardware, and a good corndog! Maybe not all in that order, either. And … [Read more...]

Sema 2014: Big Crowds, Great Cars, and Good Friends

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While walking the aisles of Hot Rod Alley this year it seemed I couldn't get more than a few feet without running into someone I knew. I guess after 12 years of attending Sema plus my involvement with Lateral-G and car boards in general, I've met a lot of great people. This years show did not disappoint. Looked to be a good crowd and no shortage of great cars and products on … [Read more...]

USCA Optima Recap Day Two: Road Course

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I got to the track around 8:30, and they were getting ready to make the final runs for a handful of cars who did not complete the autocross on Saturday. But all eyes were on the road course today, for me this is my favorite event. After the tractor made its final pass with the large broom to remove the last of the debris on the track, they started letting cars out by group to … [Read more...]

USCA Optima Recap Day One: Autocross and Speed Stop

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Saturday was the first day of competition at this years USCA Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational in Las Vegas. This year saw a brand new venue for the event, being held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Preparations had been going on all week and when Saturday arrived the weather was perfect and the activities began. At daybreak trucks and trailers started filling the … [Read more...]