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How To Calculate Block Height

How To Calculate Block Height

Block height measurement is used to calculate the final compression ratio for the combination and also affects other aspects of the engine. [More…]

How To Shape a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

How To Make a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

December 3, 2018

Legendary metal shaper and fabricator Ron Covell shapes a motorcycle gas tank and explains the metal fabrication tips and tricks he uses. [More…]

Upgrade Stock Small Block Cast-Iron Exhaust Manifolds To Hooker High-Flow

Upgrade Stock Small Block Cast-Iron Exhaust Manifolds To Hooker High-Flow

January 28, 2022

If your goal is more power with a classic appearance, Hooker small-block Chevy cast-iron exhaust manifolds are just the ticket. [More…]

DIY Metal Brake for Sheet Metal

DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal

Making a simple benchtop sheet metal brake that will bend 16 gauge steel. [More…]

How To Smoke Tail Lights

How To Smoke Tail Lights

February 12, 2019

If the smoked effect is what you’re going for, you can do this in your own garage. There are many ways to get it done. [More…]

How to Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…]

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]

How To Repair and Restore Vintage Trailer Tail Lights

How To Repair and Restore Vintage Trailer Tail Lights

February 9, 2019

How to repair and restore vintage travel trailer tail lights with VHT Nite Shades Red tail light spray paint and clear lacquer. [More…]

Engine Camshafts

How To Choose The Right Camshaft

Pat Topolinski from Engine Power goes over one of the most discussed topics when it comes to engines: cam selection. Here’s how you can choose the right cam for your application. [More…]

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