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Tools
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! ...
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...
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....
Drag Racing
Compressed Air Supercharging is BACK in Drag Racing!
When it comes to innovation in drag racing, nothing is ever truly new—only rediscovered. The concept of using compressed air for forced induction isn’t just the latest trend in no prep racing; it has roots stretching all the way back to World War I. What began as a...
Bracket Racing EXPLAINED: How You Can Drag Race Your Car and WIN (Even If It’s Not the Fastest!)
So, you want to go drag racing but don’t have a 7-second monster in your garage? Good news—bracket racing is made for you! Whether you drive a classic Chevy El Camino or a straight-six Mustang, bracket racing levels the playing field and puts the focus on skill,...
How I ALMOST Won a Street Legal Drag Race!
There’s nothing quite like the energy of Street Night at Flying H Dragstrip. The sun’s setting, the lights are on, and the pits are packed with everything from classic muscle to wild, street-legal turbo builds. This time, I rolled in with my trusty El Camino, ready to...
Why Your Classic Car Runs Worse After a Tune Up
You just finished a tune-up on your classic car, but now it runs worse than before. The parts weren’t bad. The real problem is usually one of a handful of simple mistakes that are easy to overlook when you’re moving fast in the garage. If your classic car is suddenly...
Carbureted Engines Hate Modern Gas – Here’s Why
Modern gasoline and ethanol blends have changed the game for classic cars, and that’s a big reason hot starts and vapor lock are such a pain. If your carbureted engine cranks forever after a heat soak, surges lean on the road, or seems to hate summer traffic, the...
The Real Reason Drag Racers Choose Double Adjustable Shocks
Double adjustable shocks can be a serious advantage on the drag strip, but they are not the first upgrade most racers should chase. The real question is when they actually help—and when they just add expensive knobs to a car that needs better basics first.What Double...