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 By Jim McGowan
The ’70-’74 Challenger and ‘Cuda have emerged as two of the most popular body styles ever produced by Chrysler. That’s substantiated by the new retro look Challenger, with the possibility of a retro ‘Cuda in the future. Just Dashes has been restoring the interiors of these collectibles for over two decades, and we followed along as they removed, restored and replaced the pad in a ’70 Challenger R/T.
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 There are lots of ways to add power to your muscle car, truck, or late-model performance car, and everyone agrees that a nitrous oxide kit is a great way to do it. Nitrous Oxide Systems makes a variety of styles of nitrous oxide systems... this time, we're showing you an NOS Fogger direct-port-injection style. Nick Scavo is no stranger to NOS Fogger systems… he’s won hundreds of
street car drag Races on NOS. Fogger systems can be a little tricky to
create, however. Nick knows the tricks to make these systems look and
perform great.
This is a 2-part video, so be sure to watch the end after the break!
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 Someone asked us about the possibility of swapping in a new GM SUV Hybrid powertrain into an American Musclecar. We were very intrigued with the idea of making decent power, getting awesome fuel economy, and having a "green" car no matter what the color. As a research project, we borrowed a new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV to see how the system drove, and to learn about the packaging. Watch the video to see our conclusions.
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 There are those who think the 2006 Ford GT is fast enough from the factory. Of course, we're firm believers in maximizing performance, so we visited our buddies at GRC Performance while they installed an upgraded supercharger pulley, exhaust, and air filters to this modern supercar. The power gains are remarkable, and the car retains it's modern drivability.
This is a 2 part video, so be sure to watch after the Royal Purple break for the dyno results!
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 Visual upgrade for your Chevy
By Jim McGowan
The steering wheel and dashboard are the two items in your Chevy that you see constantly while driving. They just won’t get out of your way! Since you’re the captive audience of these parts, they should look as cool as possible. We followed a Grant Products steering wheel upgrade, being installed in a restomod ’67 Camaro convertible. The owner always envied the later model factory Rosewood steering wheel, which was optionally available, and decided to find an attractive substitute. This new three-spoke beauty (#973, 14.5-inch diameter, 3-inch dish)) from Grant Products was the choice. It replicates the style and design of the original, and provides a great look and feel while cruising.
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 There are some things to know when taking your car to the chassis dyno shop. The more prepared you are, the better your session will be. Here are some ideas from dyno operator Umberto Gizzi of GRC Performance.
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 Painting flames looks easy when it’s done by a pro, and we stopped in at The Custom Shop in Flanagan, IL, for a lesson in shooting fire on a 1964 Ford Galaxie Pro Street car. This car was not only getting bathed in yellow-orange-red flames, but Wargo also intertwined the flames around airbrushed factory-style trim on the car, complete with shadows and highlights to appear as realistic as possible.
Click the "Read More" link below for more photos and video!
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 Junkyards… or should we say, “Old Parts Goldmines”, are an essential resource when putting an old car back together, and there are some really great yards in the dry climates where the cars never rusted.
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 Forumla 1 racing is the most high-tech form of motorsport on the planet, and while it's a far cry from what we normally do on V8TV, the tech is very interesting. In this feature from the Panasonic Toyota F1 team, we see how airflow sticks the cars to the track and how they design the cars to use airflow to their advantage.
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 This tech feature brings you inside a Formula 1 racing engine and gives some insight on the materials and processes used to make these high-tech cars light and fast!
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 F1 is the most technologcially advanced racing series in the world, and these guys use some extremely high-tech materials making engine, chassis, and suspension parts.
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 New Mustangs are great cars to modify, because it doesn't take a lot of parts or tuning to make them scream. This 2006 Mango Mustang GT has already been treated to a Kenne Bell supercharger, upgraded brakes, wheels, and tires, but it still needed some help in the suspension. We install a set of newly-avaialable Bilstein shocks to make this Mustang ride and handle much better than stock.
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 Tuning the Ford EEC-IV engine management system.
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 Tuning the Ford EEC-IV engine management system part 2.
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 Covering the basics of Turbocharger technology with Bill Hahn of Hahn Racecraft.
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 Our 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was seriously lacking in the ignition department. This install updates the TA's distributor with an MSD Pro-Billet unit, a Blaster 2 coil, and some Super Conductor wires and also explaines timing theory.
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 Proper valvetrain geometry is crucial, and these Comp Cams adjustible rocker arms can help you set your valvetrain properly.
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 Installing a new Strange Engineering Ford 9" rear axle in our 1972 Chevy Camaro Z/28.
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 Creating custom center caps for you wheels is an easy way to personalize your ride.
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 Boosting power levels with a JET module is an easy way to awaken the Fox platform Mustang.
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 We're installing a B&M Hammer shifter in our 1991 Ford Mustang GT to add a little fun.
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 The Ford 9" rear axle is a very popular choice for street cars, drag cars, and street rods no matter who made the car. We visited Strange Engineering to see how the pros put one together. This video is in 2 parts, so be sure to watch the assembly after the break!
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 Things to know when taking your engine to your local dyno shop.
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 Tuning for power and performance with a F.A.S.T. Air Fuel Meter
“Tuning” is a mysterious word… lots of people claim to be “tuners”, but are they really? A whole genre of cars popped up called “Tuners”, but are these hopped up sport compacts really in tune just because they’ve been hosed down with aftermarket parts?
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 Upgrading rear control arms and a sway bar on a 1000 horsepower 1993 Mustang from TRZ Motorsports.
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 The proper way to measure your wheels and tires, and how to determine what fits your ride! Selecting Wheels and tires is a crucial element when it comes to styling your ride… as every pro builder will tell you, there’s nothing more important than the car’s stance and attitude, both of which are directly connected to the wheel and tire choices.
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 We’ve come to the part of the Royal Sport Camaro process where its time to apply some coatings to some of the chassis pieces to protect them. We had to ask ourselves, do we want to paint them or do we want to have everything powder coated?
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 The SN65 is a 1965 Mustang built by Bob and Wayne Julian, and it’s the results of combining a 1965 Fastback with a 2003 Mustang Cobra. This time, we followed the Julains as they replaced the stock supercharger with an upgraded unit from Whipple.
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 Dyno tuning is the only way to see how your car is really running, and we brought the newly-completed 1965 / 2003 SN65 Mustang to Finish Line Performance for a chassis dyno wring-out.
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 Adding a rear sway bar helps keep your musclecar flat in the turns; here's how to install one on a leaf-spring rear suspension car.
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