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Old Guy’s Advice on an LS Conversion
It all boils down to what your specific aims are in making an LS swap and how much you want to spend when it comes to selecting an engine. SALVAGE A junk yard 5.3 or 6.0 is the engine to switch for most people. They normally cost between $500 and $1,500, with just a cam…
Read MoreSeat Upholstery is Not Rocket Surgery
Install New seat Cover Seat Covers Whether you use your vehicle to transport construction materials, kids and grandkids, or simply spill a lot of coffee, you know how quickly factory seat covers become soiled. You only have three options if they’re beyond saving with upholstery cleaning and you want to brighten up your vehicle’s interior:…
Read MoreHow to Choose an EFI Conversion Kit
Now that you’ve decided that switching to EFI is the best option for you, the hard work begins. Converting to EFI isn’t as straightforward as buying a machine, unpacking it, and installing it. Furthermore, I’m not aware of any system that is designed to function in all situations. Fortunately, reducing the range of products available…
Read MoreDetailing is More Than Just Washing
What Exactly Is Auto Detailing? Detailing is more than just washing your car with soapy water and a towel or brushing the interior with Armor All and a vacuum; it’s focusing on and cleaning the tiny elements of your automobile to transform it from “clean” to “sparkling like new.” Professional detailers can be found in…
Read MoreOld Guy’s Corvette Advice
PLANNING A CORVETTE RESTORATION PROJECT Restoration projects are exciting, especially when you’re working with one of America’s greatest sports cars. While the finished product will leave you with a sense of accomplishment and pride in showing off your hard work, there are a few steps you may want to consider beforehand. Preparing your Corvette for…
Read MoreHow to Install Exhaust Headers
Exhaust Headers: How to Install Them Exhaust header upgrades might result in substantial power gains for your car. Larger-capacity pipes allow for more exhaust to be carried away from your engine, resulting in increased torque and horsepower. Quality exhaust headers, for example, manage engine temperature to minimize overheating and ensure efficient engine performance. Each cylinder’s tubes…
Read MoreTires and Wheels Make the Ride
Make a safe choice Making the right choice in car tires begins with asking yourself five questions about your vehicle and driving habits, as well as what you are looking for in a new set of car tires. When shopping for new car tires, here are five questions to ask yourself. Question 1: What kind…
Read MoreThe Future of Our Classic Cars
The good old days Members of the European Union, for example, are proposing banning all new gasoline-powered automobiles by 2035. As the automobile fleet transitions to electric vehicles, restoring, insuring, and even refueling our old trucks and cars may become more difficult. Classic automobiles, on the other hand, are extremely unlikely to be outright prohibited…
Read MoreDisc Brake Conversion (2)
What Do Floating and Non-Floating Calipers Mean? You’ve decided that your hot rod, muscle car, or antique truck needs disc brakes, and you’re looking through a selection of caliper options, which include single piston and multi-piston calipers. In both manufacturing and retrofit disc brake packages, the single piston caliper is the most common caliper. When…
Read MoreDisc Brake Conversion (1)
All of the advancements in automotive technology that are wrapped up in our modern daily drivers are easy to take for granted, but if you turn back the clock, all of these safety, convenience, and comfort updates were once an expensive option, or perhaps not even available in the time period of your project car.…
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