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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...

Carburetor Chaos: The Float That Nearly Ruined Race Day

I made a mistake so that you don’t have to! Let’s talk about this misadventure I had recently at the Fox Hunt race. So, the day before the race, they had a test and tune session, Which was a great time to make some tuning changes to my El Camino to better run here at...

Ultimate Little Machine Shop 4100 Lathe Hack!

My Little Machine Shop 4100 HiTorque mini lathe has been a great little machine, even though it does have a real shortcoming. Even though this is rated as being able to have a 7 inch swing, I’ve been lucky to make a cut on anything over about 1.5 inches in diameter....

Get Organized the EASY Way! Power Tool Organization Made Simple!

Let's face it, my garage organization game has been pretty weak, especially when it comes to my power tools. They've been living in bags or sprawled across my workbench, taking up valuable space. The chargers and tools were hogging the whole bench, leaving no room for...

Dark side of Wheelies

Ask any car enthusiast if wheelies are cool, and they'll say yes - wheelies are awesome! But I recently learned that my El Camino does wheelies after some slight changes, and it's hard to believe that what I always wanted is now causing problems. Why? The car is...

Small Package that Handles BIG Tires!

I've never been a fan of using the onboard air system on my motorhome to fill up tires. Thankfully, today's battery-powered air compressors are a game-changer. I've got a few scattered around for various tasks, like inflating the lawn tractor or car tires. However,...

A Body 12 Bolt in a G Body? The Ultimate Improvement for the Rear End!

The El Camino has reached a crossroads, the 7.5” 10 is on its last legs and is about to leave me with a pile of broken parts and a car that’s very hard to move. So that leaves me with options, rebuild the 10 bolt for the 4th time, or upgrade it with a 9” Ford or...

Tools

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...