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Quickest Discs
Anyone who thinks four-wheel manual drum brakes are “good enough” for his car must have never driven it in Los Angeles. Sure,... more |
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Easy Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical work does not have to be a mystery. Unlike bodywork (which is more akin to art than science), electricity is governed by... more |
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Handle With Care
Most of us view performance handling as a considerably lesser priority than a killer drivetrain. We think that’s because a torquey ... more |
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Bis-Carving Corners
Car restoration is full of exhilarating experiences—like breaking in the cam on a fresh motor, rolling the freshly painted shell out... more |
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Polishing The Fire-Turd
We have a confession to make. Even after freshening our ’88 Firebird with new paint and interior and a trick set of wheels, the car... more |
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At-Home Alignment Made Easy
Have you just completely rebuilt your front suspension? Or maybe your frame-off, ground-up rebuild is finally ready to come off the... more |
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At-Home Alignment Made Easy
Have you just completely rebuilt your front suspension? Or maybe your frame-off, ground-up rebuild is finally ready to come off the... more |
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How To Flare Tubing
Fluid-line tubing—aka “hard-line”—forms a critical link in most cars’ fuel and brake systems. Disc-brake... more |
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Centerforce Clutch and B&M Shifter
There are many things in life greater than the rush of raw horsepower—yeah right! Nothing in the world compares to dumping the... more |
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Easy HEI Upgrades
Stock HEI distributors are like you-know-what. Everybody’s got one. Stock HEIs generally work well in stock applications, and for... more |
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Rust Repair Made Easy
Rusty floorpans are common in the East and Midwest, where the harsh winter conditions and road salt eat away at a car’s... more |
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Stainless Trim R&R
Dinged-up stainless or aluminum trim on your car looks ratty, especially after a fresh coat of paint. The quick and easy solution is to... more |
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Paint Your Car at Home
Having a car with nice paint is both the biggest reward and the biggest hassle in car crafting. Between searching for a paint shop that... more |
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How To Rebuild A GM Steering Column
Having your street machine stolen is a stomach-wrenching experience. Through a desperately needed stroke of good luck, the police recovered... more |
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Vortech 305 Power
In the story entitled "Blower How-To," we bolted a Vortech V-1S to our 305-powered 1991 Camaro and hit the track. The supercharger produced... more |
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Blower How-To
Bolting on a supercharger can be either an adventure of a lifetime or a long series of nightmares. We’ve seen both. Whichever card... more |
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Trunk Tune-Up
Although your street machine may be sharp on the outside, oftentimes the inside of the trunk isn't so hot. Trunks often serve double-duty... more |
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Carburetor Installation
How many times have you heard this? "Yeah, I'll make it to the track Saturday. All I gotta do is drop on my new carb before the races." For... more |
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Six-Speed for Early Camaros
The T56 six-speed used in 1993-and-up Camaros and Firebirds presents car crafters with a readily available manual overdrive trans beefy... more |
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Body Rot Repair
Hate that! You buy a car that looks solid, then a few months later rust bubbles appear. Take a grinder to 'em and--sure enough--there's a... more |
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Body Super-Section
Now that our weary Cheap Street '70 Chevelle has been tuned up with such pricey goodies as a 502, nitrous, and a 4L80-E, the "Cheap"... more |
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How To Trim Wheelwells for Bigger Tires
Back when early Camaros, Darts, and Mustangs came off the line, an F70-14 tire on a 14x51/2 wheel was considered a serious doughnut. These... more |
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Price Vs Power
There's no reason to buy speed parts unless they make your car quicker. Want a Dominator or a nitrous kit just because you'll look cool at... more |
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How to Fix a Dent in a Car - Fix A Dent
Usually, progress up the car-building ladder is driven by necessity. It starts by just keeping that old beater on the road-learning to... more |
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How To Wire Cooling Fans, Headlights, Fuel Pumps & Voltmeters - Custom Wiring You Can Do
Are your old musclecar's headlights too dim? Want to add a new high-current accessory without overtaxing the existing electrical system? more |
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