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STOP Struggling! Easy Rear Window Regulator Fix for 2006 Sebring Convertible

Everyone has their own definition of a hot rod, and for my wife, it's her 2006 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. With only 50,000 miles, this survivor needed some TLC when the driver's side rear window stopped working. Time to replace the window motor and regulator!Why...

How To EASILY Test and Fix Glow Plugs in a 2006 Duramax!

Is your Duramax throwing glow plug codes? Don't worry, you're not alone. My 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 was flashing P0671-P0678 codes, indicating glow plug issues. Let's dive into why this matters and how to fix it yourself.Why Glow Plugs Matter According to GM, glow plugs...

The New Fuse Box Fix for Classic GM’s That No One Knows About!

Electrical troubleshooting doesn't have to be a nightmare. Think of it as tracing a hose for electricity, flowing from one point to another. When the flow stops, your job is to find where and why. This approach helped me solve the turn signal mystery in my 1982 El...

3 Best Drag Racing Consistency HACKS You’ve Never Heard About!

We all know that in bracket racing, consistency is king. Sure, you've heard the usual tips - keep your tire pressure steady, use a logbook, and watch the weather. But let's dive into some lesser-known secrets that can take your consistency game to the next level!...

I Stopped Bad Vibrations with the WavWatch and Frequency Therapy – You Can Too!

I know that we’ve experienced vibrations in our race cars and hot rods. Some of those vibrations can be genuinely hard on parts. As an example, driveshaft vibrations can lead to catastrophic failures at the transmission and differential if allowed to continue too...

Don’t Do THIS – The Simple Mistake at the NHRA ET Finals That Cost Me BIG!

Drag racing has a way of teaching hard lessons, especially when you least expect it. My recent experience at the NHRA Division 5 ET Finals was no exception. Let's dive into what happened and what I learned.What Are the NHRA ET Finals? The NHRA (National Hot Rod...

Why the 7.5 inch 10 Bolt Is JUNK for Performance!

When GM built the G-body cars, they weren't designed with drag racers or performance enthusiasts in mind. For average use, the 7.5-inch 10 Bolt rear differential serves its purpose. However, when you start adding power, that's when these differentials start to show...

Using Dial Calipers the EASY way! Beginners Guide to Precision

Precisely the Problem! When it comes to stepping up your precision, the first place to start is with a pair of Dial Calipers. When the accuracy and precision of a Tape Measure no longer measures up, this is the next logical step in upgrading your precision!   ...

DIY Door Replacement: Breathing New Life into the 1985 Buick Regal

DIY Door Replacement: Breathing New Life into a 1985 Buick Regal Hanging doors on a car isn't everyone's favorite automotive task, especially when dealing with the hefty G-body doors of a classic Buick. My 1985 Buick Regal was in desperate need of a door transplant....

The Truth About Topdon Artidiag BT900 – How Classic Car Guys Can Easily Tackle Modern Vehicles

Ever wondered what scan tool is best for someone who loves tinkering with classic cars but also needs to maintain their modern daily driver? Well, I've got you covered!   As a classic car enthusiast myself, I've found that the Topdon scan tools, especially the...

Tools

Best Gift for a Car Guy?

We all know that around Christmas we can either procrastinate a little too much or drag on getting something for the racer or car guy in our life because they usually want tools (more expensive than a sensible gift budget), Parts for the Race Car or project car (Way...

This Diagnostic Tool Saved Me Money!

This Diagnostic Tool Saved Me Money!

This tool has absolutely saved me money to apply to my project cars! Yes, I bought a tool that’s practically a professional tool that you can get on a hobbyist budget and do very professional work. I recently picked up a Topdon Artidaig BT9000 You can get one HERE...

Inflates AND Jumps a car?

Inflates AND Jumps a car?

Sometimes there are tools that are useful because they combine multiple functions into 1. Oftentimes, those tools do a bunch of things marginally. They’ll get you by in a pinch but it’s not the right tool for anything. This is one of those tools that delivers on doing...

Drag Racing

Sleeping to Better Reaction Times?

Could your sleep be holding you back from better performance on the track? I know that I’ve had a few nights at the track on multi day events where I wished I had slept better. The things I noticed that were most impacted were my reaction times and ability to be...

Can a polarized lens help your reaction times?

Racers with astigmatism specifically, this one's for you! Have you ever noticed that the amber lights on the tree may not look as crisp as you’d like? How about when the sun goes down and those amber look way less crisp than before? I know that I have that problem....

THIS will help you turn on more WIN lights!

THIS will help you turn on more WIN lights!

The world of Big Money Bracket racing has seen some major upsets in 2023 with cars that many don’t think should win, have won BIG. One of the biggest stories that has had a lot of buzz is Donnie Hagar and his green Vega. Drag Champ recently interviewed him and there...