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DO ROLLER ROCKERS ADD POWER? FULL DYNO RESULTS ON LS ROLLER ROCKER UPGRADES. HOW MUCH POWER DO THEY ADD TO AN LS MOTOR? ARE ROLLER ROCKERS A GOOD UPGRADE? HOW DO ALUMINUM ROCKERS COMPARE TO A CAM SWAP? HOW MUCH POWER IS A CAM WORTH? CHECKOUT THIS VIDEO WHERE I RAN THREE DIFFERENT MOTORS, THE FIRST WITH A SIMPLE BTR TRUCK NORRIS CAM SWAP ON A 5.3L. TEST NUMBER 2 INVOLVED COMPARING A STOCK LM7 CAM TO AN LS7 CAM, THEN SHOWING THE RESULTS OF 1.8 ROCKERS ON THE LS7 CAM. THE FINAL TEST WAS TO DYNO TEST 1.85 ROCKERS VERSUS THE STOCK ROCKERS ON A 5.7L LS1, THEN COMPARE THE ROCKER GAINS TO A CAM SWAP (WITH STOCK ROCKERS).

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HOW MUCH BOOST CAN I RUN ON MY 4.8L? HOW MUCH NITROUS CAN I RUN ON MY 4.8L? CAN I RUN A CARBURETOR WITH BOOST? CAN I RUN A DUAL-PLANE INTAKE WITH BOOST? HOW MUCH POWER IS NITROUS WORTH ON A 4.8L? HOW MUCH POWER IS A VORTECH SUPERCHARGER WORTH ON A 4.8L? HOW MUCH POWER IS A TURBO WORTH ON A 4.8L? CHECK OUT THE POWER GAINS OFFERED BY A CHEAP NOS SNIPER NITROUS SYSTEM. FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED WHEN WE RAN A VORTECH Ti TRIM VORTECH ON A BLOW-THROUGH (CARB) 4.8L! CHECK OUT THE FINAL TEST WHERE WE RAN A SUMMIT RACING S475 TURBO ON A BTR-CAMMED 4.8L. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE BOOST OR NITROUS TO MAKE SOME SERIOUS POWER GAINS.

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HOW MUCH POWER ARE SHORTY HEADERS WORTH? HOW MUCH POWER ARE LONG TUBE HEADERS WORTH? HOW MUCH POWER IS A CAM SWAP WORTH ON A 4.8L? SHOULD I UPGRADE THE TRUCK INTAKE ON MY 4.8L? WHAT HAPPENS IF I ADD HEADS, CAM AND INTAKE ON A 4.8L? CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR 4.8L LS MOTOR (WORKS ON 5.3L AND 6.0L TOO). I COMPARED STOCK EXHAUST MANIFOLDS VS SHORTY HEADES AND LONG TUBE HEADERS ON A STOCK AND MODIFIED 4.8L TO DEMONSTRATE THE CHANGE IN POWER ON EACH COMBO. I ALSO COMPARED THE STOCK VS BTR TRUCK NORRIS NSR CAM, STOCK TRUCK INTAKE VS FAST LSXRT AND DEMONSTRATED THE GAINS OFFERED BY UPGRADING THE HEADS, CAM AND INTAKE.

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We’ve talked about Powell Machine’s videos here on BANGshift before, and I find them to be really informative and easy to follow. Now I’m a nut for engines, both naturally aspirated and power adder equipped, but if you aren’t you can still learn A LOT from watching their videos. In this series, dubbed the Facebook 5.3, Daniel is going over each step that they follow in building an engine at Powell and what you should know before having an engine built, or machined. This stuff isn’t just so you know if your machinist is doing things right, but also so that you know what you are actually paying for. It’s real easy to wonder why things cost what they do when you don’t understand what is actually going on.

CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE PREVIOUS VIDEOS

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It’s time for a fun restoration AND a chance to win this truck! If you have always wanted to own a classic truck, then this dent side Ford is one you need to pay attention to! It’s getting restored by Derek and the rest of the Vice Grip Garage family, along with some cool car folks who know how to do some great stuff. It’s getting a restoration and that means it is going to be a fun driver that is cool to look at and you can own it.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PART 1 and 2 OF THE SERIES

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Check it out below and we’ll bring you Part 2 shortly!

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I’m GIVING AWAY this truck when it’s finished! You can enter to win at https://www.vicegripgarage.com, every $5 gets you 1 entry for a chance to win. Rules and small print are found on the website as well. Awhile back I found this 1978 Ford F100 sitting in the hills of Tennessee. I did get it running and cleaned it up a little bit, but the project stalled out. Now, I’ve decided to rebuild it and give it away!

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We’ve talked about Powell Machine’s videos here on BANGshift before, and I find them to be really informative and easy to follow. Now I’m a nut for engines, both naturally aspirated and power adder equipped, but if you aren’t you can still learn A LOT from watching their videos. In this series, dubbed the Facebook 5.3, Daniel is going over each step that they follow in building an engine at Powell and what you should know before having an engine built, or machined. This stuff isn’t just so you know if your machinist is doing things right, but also so that you know what you are actually paying for. It’s real easy to wonder why things cost what they do when you don’t understand what is actually going on.

CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE PREVIOUS VIDEOS

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE STORY OF HOW HE GOT THIS THING AND ITS HISTORY

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On this episode of The Questionable Garage, Jared attempts to resurrect a rare, 90s-era electric Chevy S10. Could twenty-seven Super Start marine batteries from O’Reilly Auto Parts do the trick? #oreillypowered is about to get interesting.

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Some folks skip chasing threads because they aren’t comfortable running a tap through them for fear of messing up the threads. And with good reason! This is NOT the right tool. A thread chaser is a tool specifically designed to run through the threads but without any cutting action. The flutes on the sides of them are there to remove any dirt and foreign material within the holes, but without causing any damage to the threads themselves and you can buy them at lots of tool stores. Not all thread chasers are the same however.

Higher quality tools, like those from ARP, have much more precise tolerances so they are much more effective at cleaning the threads. They also have much deeper threads than many of the others that are available and that cleans a lot more effectively. You need the threads to be clean so that you get accurate torque, stretch, or yield measurements when assembling engines. If there is dirt in those threads that keep your rod bolt from being tightened properly, it’s going to cause serious engine failure. And the same can be said for any critical fastener in your engine.

Do it. Clean them. Use the right tools.

Here’s all the info from ARP. They’ve got them in all the sizes.

Properly preparing engine blocks, cylinder heads and
other components for assembly should include thoroughly
cleaning all threaded apertures. Debris can severely
compromise accurately preloading a fastener, which is why
ARP offers specially designed “chaser” taps. They are not
designed to cut threads; only clean them.
ARP has expanded its tap offerings to include some
22 different sizes (SAE and metric), plus combination sets
that feature the most popular sizes.
Along with using “chaser” taps, engine builders can
rely on ARP Ultra-Torque® fastener lubricant to obtain
accurate fastener preloading. Extensive laboratory tests
show it to be far superior to oil, moly, EPL and other
substances in delivering 95-100% of the desired preload in
the first (and any subsequent) “pull” of the torque wrench.
For additional information visit www.ARP-bolts.
com. A printed copy of the new 2024 catalog (which shows
all tap sizes) is available upon request. Personalized tech
help is available by calling 800-826-3045.

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After talking with Lake Speed Jr. recently, about the hall of fame and it’s purpose, we can tell you that this list of inductees is something truly special. All that will be inducted this year, and into the future, will be special but might not include some famous racers, engine builders, and car owners that you might think of as worthy. But here’s why.

These engine builders were not only instrumental in building big power and being innovators, but also for advancing engine building. These are not the guys who kept their methods a secret, or who never taught anyone else to do what they did. No, these are the guys that made sure there were others to carry on the traditions, who would push themselves and the technology in the future, and who made real differences in the growth of the hobby and motorsports in general.

So check out the video about the hall of fame below, and then the one on Harry Miller who is the first inductee below that, and we’ll have more coming soon!

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Born on December 9, 1875, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, Harry Miller would go on to become one of the most influential and revolutionary figures in the early days of American motorsports. Oddly, the racing legend did not become involved in motorsports until he was in his thirties. His first assignment at the Olds Motor Works in Lansing, Michigan was to prepare the Oldsmobile entry for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup, America’s most prestigious racing event of the era. Due to a series of mishaps, the car didn’t finish and Miller was convinced he could build a better engine. He returned to California to open his own shop in 1908. At first, he built only carburetors, not building a complete engine until 1914.

In 1915, Harry Miller founded the Miller-Meteor Company by rebuilding a Peugeot for the 1915 Indianapolis 500. While in Los Angeles, he would associate himself with other visionaries who shared his interest in racing – Leo Goossen, Fred Offenhauser, Ed Winfield and Barney Oldfield. and the company’s success laid the foundation for Miller’s reputation as an innovative engineer and led to his immersion into the world of racing. Miller’s foray into race car design coincided with the rise of the Indianapolis 500, a premier event that would play a pivotal role in shaping his legacy. Recognizing the potential for technological advancements in the racing industry, Miller set out to create machines that would not only dominate the track but also push the boundaries of what was thought possible.

Miller’s first major breakthrough came in the form of the groundbreaking dual overhead camshafts design. This innovation marked a departure from the standard pushrod engine configuration prevalent at the time and set a new standard for performance. The 1920s and 1930s are often referred to as the “Golden Age” of Miller cars. During this period, Miller designed machines dominated the racing scene, particularly at the Indianapolis 500. Miller’s cars consistently outperformed their competitors, setting records and earning victories that solidified his status as a mastermind of race car design.

One of the most iconic Miller creations from this era was the Miller 91, powered by the supercharged straight eight engine. The Miller 91, with its distinctive design and superior performance, became a symbol of technological excellence and engineering innovation. It not only won races but also set speed records that were the envy of the racing world.

In the late 1930s, Miller joined forces with Fred Offenhauser, a skilled machinist and engineer, to form the Offenhauser Racing Engine Company. This partnership would prove to be a defining moment in the history of American racing. The Offenhauser engine, based on Miller’s original designs, became the standard powerplant for generations of race cars. The Offenhauser engine’s success was unparalleled, powering numerous Indianapolis 500 winners and earning a reputation for reliability and performance. Miller’s legacy was, in many ways, carried forward by the continued success of the Offenhauser engine, showcasing the enduring impact of his innovations on the world of motorsports.

Miller’s impact on the Indianapolis 500, in particular, is immeasurable. His cars not only dominated the race but also set records that stood for years. The Miller designed and Offenhauser powered machines became synonymous with victory, leaving an indelible mark on the history of America’s most prestigious open wheel race.

In recognition of his contributions, Harry Miller was posthumously inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1994. This honor reflects the enduring significance of Miller’s innovations and the lasting impression he left on the world of motorsports.

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