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LS ROLLER ROCKERS VS CAM SWAP-WHICH ONE ADDS MORE POWER? HOW MUCH HP ARE 1.85 ROLLER ROCKERS WORTH?

Rocker arms are considerable less work to replace than a camshaft, even on an LS engine which is a lot easier to cam swap, so if they are worth the same power as a camshaft then why not just do the...

Will It RUN AND DRIVE 900 Miles Home? LEGENDARY 70’s Built Ford Drag Car – Vice Grip Garage With Tony Angelo!

When Derek Bieri finds a great ride he’s never one to hesitate in making it his. But usually they are cars that have been sitting forever and that need some love to run and drive again. This...

MAXIMUM 4.8L POWER-TURBO, BLOWER & (CHEAP) NITROUS. HOW MUCH HP DO THEY ADD TO THE LITTLE 4.GREAT?

I literally just got off the phone with a friend of mine yesterday when he was talking about his 5.3 LS engine build and the 425 horsepower that he wants to make, and where I told him that all LS...

WHAT ARE THE BEST 4.8L POWER MODS? HEADERS vs CAM vs INTAKE vs HEADS, CAM & INTAKE! MAXIMUM 4.8L HP

There are lots of LS parts available, and it has never been easier to build real horsepower, but which mods are the ones you should actually spend your money on if you are hopping up a 4.8? Nobody...

Murder Nova Burnout Truck – Build Series Part 3: The C10 Burnout Truck Gets LS SWAPPED With Texas Speed Ruthless Runt!

It sure wasn’t pretty, but they got that part in the works and got some suspension under it, so now it is time to stuff some power into this beast. It’s time to build a burnout truck and that’s...

Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 8 – Finishing The Heads And Installing Them To Button Up The Long Block!

Here’s Part 8 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first seven videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s doing the final...

Hemi Swap Parts: Holley Alternator Relocation Kit for Gen 3 Hemi Swaps

One of the issues with swapping a late model engine into an earlier model chassis is fitting all the extras. It’s easy to make the engine fit, but getting the exhaust manifolds, intake tubing,...

Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 7 Final Short Block Assembly Goes As Planned! It’s All Coming Together.

Here’s Part 7 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first six videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s doing the final...

The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Pioneer of Performance Parts: Ed Winfield

The Engine Builder Hall of Fame is meant to recognize and memorialize the individuals that played a significant role in the development of internal combustion engines for competition. From the...

The Iron Trap Garage Crew Is Unloading A MASSIVE Truckload Of Speed Equipment & Early Ford Parts From A Recent Score!

Matt and the crew are back at it and that means unloading a literal ton of parts from a recent collection they discovered. These guys bring more parts to the world than you might imagine, and when...

ARP Expands Lineup Of Special Bolt Hole Cleaning Chaser Taps – Clean Threaded Holes Quick And Easy Without Damaging Threads

When you get ready to assemble an engine or it’s components, cleanliness is one of the most important things. Trash on surfaces can cause issues with how bearings sit, can send stuff through...

The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Legend, Harry Miller

The Engine Builder Hall of Fame is meant to recognize and memorialize the individuals that played a significant role in the development of internal combustion engines for competition. From the...

Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 6 – Installing The Rotating Assembly Now That All The Bottom End Machine Work Is Done

Here’s Part 6 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first five videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s installing the...

Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 5 – Bearing Installation and Checking Clearances Before Putting This Thing Together

Here’s Part 5 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first four videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s installing the...