Metalworking Basics
Hot Rolled vs Cold Rolled Steel Differences and Which You Should Use
What’s the difference between hot and cold rolled steel? Andy explains cold and hot rolled steel and what the best uses are for each. [More…]
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Welding Basics
MIG Welding for Beginners ~ Three Basic Welds You Should Know
Joe goes over the three basic MIG welds — stitch weld, plug weld, and normal weld — that you should know when working on a project vehicle. [More…]
Technical Info
What’s The Difference Between Chevy 305 and 350 Engines
What are the differences between Chevrolet small block 305 cubic inch and 350 cubic inch engines? Bore, Heads and more. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Walk Around at the 2021 Hot Rod Power Tour Kickoff Car Show
The Hot Rod Power Tour kicked off in Norwalk, Ohio. Check out the cars as they rev up for runs down the famous quarter-mile dragstrip. [More…]
Products & Reviews
Best Rust Converter? POR-15 vs Rust-Oleum, Eastwood, Rust Reformer
Project Farm tests popular rust converter products for UV resistance, scratch and chip resistance, adhesive strength, and rust resistance. [More…]
Technical Info
The Great Intake Debate: Dual vs Single Plane Intake Manifolds
PowerNation tests multiple configurations of a Chevrolet Small Block 305ci V8 to see what makes the biggest difference on the engine dyno. [More…]
Welding Basics
7 Places to Buy Metal for Welding Projects
When learning to weld or working a metal fabrication project, one of the first questions is “Where do you buy material for welding projects?” [More…]
Builds and Examples
Restoring a Rat Infested Vintage Westerner Camper Trailer
DIY Duke found a vintage camper trailer about 8 years ago. With a month free, he decided to finally restore the old Westerner travel trailer. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Perform an Engine Compression Test
Compression testing measures the condition of an engine’s cylinders, rings, and valves. This article covers both Dry and Wet compression tests. [More…]
Technical Info
Engine Sensors Explained ~ How They Work, Location, and OBD2 Code
Engine sensors explained ~ What each does, how does it do it, sensor location, and what happens if the sensor goes bad + OBD2 error codes. [More…]