Builds and Examples
1936 Ford Rat Rod Truck Build
Scott Wilson’s 1936 Ford Rat Rod Truck build photo compilation and subsequent triumphant burnout. [More…]
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Automotive Basics
Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)
If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start here… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Performance Brakes
Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you need to know… [More…]
Technical Info
Speed Potential Calculator for Ring Gear and Pinion Changes
Calculate potential speed based on the RPM of the engine, ring gear/pinion gear ratio, final transmission gear ratio, and tire diameter… [More…]
Technical Info
Horsepower Gain from Additional Blower Pressure Calculator
Enter the blower pressure. Enter the normally aspirated hp. The value will be returned in horsepower, based on blown pressure increase… [More…]
Builds and Examples
1940 Willys Cabover Custom COE Chassis Swap and Build
This is a very well photo-documented build that combines a ’40 Willys Sedan, a ’92 Dodge 1 ton truck, and a whole lot of metalwork… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Plus Size Wheels and Tires
Plus Sizing your wheel and tire combination was designed to enhance vehicle performance and appearance by allowing fitment of larger diameter rims and lower profile tires. The theory is that while making these changes, you keep the overall tire diameter within 3% of the original equipment tires. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
PRIUS REPELLANT ~ 1,000hp Diesel Rat Rod
Two of the BADDEST diesel rat rods in the world showed up at SEMA, both built by Steve Darnell and WELDERUP, the infamous shop featured on Discovery Channel’s Vegas Hotrods TV show. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Rick Newberry’s Insane ’57 Chevy Nomad Rat Rod Wagon
This rod features a ratted out, chopped and channeled ’57 Wagon body on a custom built frame and a 355ci Small Block Chevy engine. [More…]
Man Cave
DIY Car Part Art Project: Bomber ’49
D.J. likes bomber planes and decided to wrap the ’49 Shoebox rear-end in copper riveted aluminum, working on it one day a week for a year. [More…]