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Everrrrrybody's got an opinion. Manual or Automatic. Turbo or Supercharger. Ford or Chevy. 4-Links or Radius Arms.

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4-Links or Radius Arms: What’s Better?

December 13, 2018October 27, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments 4-Link Setup, 4-Link System, BDS, Binding, Coil Springs, Control Arms, Jeep, Off Road, Off-Roading, Radius Arms, Rancho, Superlift, Suspension

Everrrrrybody’s got an opinion. Manual or Automatic. Turbo or Supercharger. Ford or Chevy. 4-Links or Radius Arms. Despite the fact

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Most shops and professionals will be able to hear these engine noises and tell you what’s going on right away. So, if you're looking to learn how to repair vehicles, diagnosing these sounds is a good first step in understanding the fundamentals of engine operation.

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Tech Corner: What Was That?! Diagnosing Engine Noises

December 6, 2018December 4, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Diagnosing Engine Trouble, Engine Noises, Engine Problems, Engine Trouble

We’ve all started up our cars, driven them around and heard it: the dreaded squeal, ping, pop, knock, tick, or

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Bolt-on boost works--but there are a few things you'll want to consider before you upgrade that naturally-aspirated engine to forced induction.

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What You Need to Know About Bolt-On Boost

December 5, 2018November 14, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Bolt-On Boost, Camshaft, ECU, Edelbrock, Engine Upgrades, Forced Induction, Horsepower, Keystone Automotive, Modifications, STS, Supercharger, tuning, Turbo, Turbochargers, Vortech

Let’s face it, the world of performance is changing. More and more, we see automakers pushing vehicles straight from the

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But the debate rages on among off-road enthusiasts as to which is better: Air Lockers or E-lockers?

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The Debate Rages On: Air Lockers or E-lockers?

December 4, 2018July 7, 2023 Mark Williams 0 Comments Air Lockers, ARB, Axle Upgrades, Differential Gears, Differentials, E-Lockers, Eaton, Locking Differential, Off Road, Off-Roading, Open Differential, Ring and Pinion, Truck and Off-Road, Upgrades, Yukon

Last updated 7/7/2023 The two main components of off-roading are simple: overcome obstacles and maintain traction. In fact, aftermarket mods

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This may seem like an alien concept when first getting involved with diesel engines, but make no mistake---DEF is an integral part of diesel ownership. It's necessary to understand and to maintain.

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What You DEF Need to Know About Diesel Exhaust Fluid

November 28, 2018February 28, 2024 Mark Williams 1 Comment DEF, Diesel Engine, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Diesel Maintenance, emissions, PEAK

What makes diesel engines so intriguing? Now there’s a loaded question for ya. Take your pick: their sheer intricacy, ridiculous

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Sometimes an aftermarket part just wont cut it. Here are 5 situations where custom fabrication is the answer.

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5 Situations When Custom Fabrication is Best

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Custom Exhaust, Custom Fabrication, Custom Headers, Differential Swaps, Engine Mounts, Engine Swaps, Fabricating Headers, Fabricating Mounts, Fabricating Patch Panels, Fabrication, Small Body Panel Repair, Transmission Mounts, Transmission Tunnels

Honestly, learning how to makes things from scratch is something you can’t escape in life. Great cooking, baking, and wrenching

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The Engine Block shines its vehicle spotlight towards the new 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

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2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Hits the Sweet Spot

November 24, 2018October 6, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye, Brembo, Dodge, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Challenger Hellcat, Dodge Hellcat, Hellcat, Hennessey Performance, Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye

Things are lookin’ good for Dodge. Like, r-e-a-l good. There was a time when Ford and GM fans knocked on

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Building a custom gauge cluster can give you a truly personalized view of what is and isn't working in your vehicle's system.

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Tech Corner: Building a Custom Gauge Cluster

November 22, 2018November 20, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Aftermarket Gauges, AutoMeter, Custom Gauge Cluster, Fabrication, Gauge, Gauge Cluster, Project Car

Gauges are one of the most important parts of a vehicle’s operating system. They provide real-time feedback of engine conditions, allowing

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Many situations could require seat mount fabrication for a hot rod. Maybe the stock seats are beyond saving, or maybe you just want to update the safety and comfort factors. Or perhaps the current seats simply don’t match your vision for the overhaul. In a budget build, you can always pull seats from another car.

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Tech Corner: Building Custom Seat Mounts

November 15, 2018November 26, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Aftermarket Seating, Custom Seat Mounts, Fabrication, Project Cars, Seating

You’ve successfully conquered the installation of an overdrive transmission that left you making a new transmission tunnel. You’ve performed an

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Learning to fabricate patch panels is an extremely useful skill that will serve you well. Not to mention, it's an incredibly rewarding creative process.

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Tech Corner: How To Fabricate Patch Panels Step-By-Step

November 8, 2018November 6, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Angle Grinder, Body Filler, Corrosion, Fabricating Patch Panels, Fabrication, Metal Working, Paint, Patch Panels, Rust, Rust Repair, Welding

The first time I attempted to fabricate patch panels was pretty frustrating. I just got done installing quarter panels on

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