This is part 5 in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971 Olds project called the "S71". This time, Trovato installs the custom grind Comp camshaft and Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads. Although this video series features and Olds engine, the valuable, race-proven techniques shown by Trovato apply to any performance engine build.
The benefits of Royal Purple high performance synthetic engine oil are well known, mostly decreased friction resulting in increased power and less wear and heat. Recently, they've been touting increased oil change intervals thanks to the oil's ability to resist breakdown. However, they realized normal oil filters are not up to the task of an extended oil change interval. We cracked one open and compared it to a regular filter to see the differences for ourselves.
This is the fourth in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971 Olds project called the "S71". In this installment, Trovato installs the piston rings on the pistons and installs the pistons and rods on the crankshaft. Although this video series features and Olds engine, the valuable, race-proven techniques shown by Trovato apply to any performance engine build.
This is the third in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971 Olds project called the "S71". In this installment, Trovato discusses rear main seals and installing JE pistons onto Lunati H-Beam connecting rods using spiral locks. Although this video series features and Olds engine, the valuable, race-proven techniques shown by Trovato apply to any performance engine build.
This is the second in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971 Olds project called the "S71". In this installment, Trovato covers crankshaft installation. Although this video series features and Olds engine, the valuable, race-proven techniques shown by Trovato apply to any performance engine build.
This is the first in a multi-part series covering the custom 422 cubic-inch stroker engine build performed by master engine builder Bill Trovato at BTR Performance for our turbocharged 1971 Olds project called the "S71". Although this video series features and Olds engine, the valuable, race-proven techniques shown by Trovato apply to any performance engine build.
We visited with the crew from MagnaFlow on the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour to learn that they're a step ahead of us in solving the issue of building a trick exhaust system for big Chevrolets from the late '50s and early '60s. We're building a 1959 Chevy Biscayne called Post Modern, and it looks like the new MagnaFlow system will be available just in time!
We caught up with renowned blues rock guitar shredder and gearhead Kenny Wayne Shepherd at the Year One display at the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour stop in DuQuoin, IL. We chatted about Tour, Kenny's 408-powered 1970 Plymouth Duster, and what it's like to Rock in concert and roll on the Tour at the same time!
After the subframe was re-attached to our 1969 Pontiac Firebird "Routy," the reassembly began. First up was the sheetmetal, nameley the doors, fenders, core support, and the reproduction steel Trans Am hood. We had to do a few tricks to make them all line up correctly, but it wasn't too bad of a project. Here's how the process went.
A quick update on replacing the rear trunk weatherstrip channel with some replacements cut from a donor car at Desert Valley Auto Parts. These areas rusted away years ago from the rubber weatherstrip holding on to moisture, and they're not available in the aftermarket, so you need to find a donor car or make your own.
