Posts Tagged ‘Conversion’
How Much Does a Restoration Cost
Costs associated with restoring a classic car will be far higher than those associated with upgrading and repainting a modern vehicle. Costs of Purchasing a Vehicle for Restoration Purchase of a vehicle might be as low as $0 or as high as $20,000 or more, depending on the vehicle’s condition. The expense of restoring classic…
Read MoreVacuum Wipers Suck Switch to Electric
The following scenario will be familiar to everyone who has ever driven a car equipped with vacuum windshield wipers in the rain. The wipers slow down as you approach an elevation; as the gradient becomes steeper, you depress the throttle pedal, the wipers come to a complete stop, and you find yourself driving blind. The…
Read MoreOld 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 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 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.…
Read MoreBetter Brake Safety Upgrade
Disc Brake Upgrade The basic minimum modification is to replace the front drum brakes with disc brakes, which handle 70% of your car’s braking. The four-wheel disc is preferable, but if you’re on a budget, you can only replace the front for now. To complete a disc brake conversion, we see a variety of kits.…
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