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Old School Repair: This Dude Welds A Crankshaft Back Together Like A Boss! It Was Broken In Two!

Dec 23, 2021Chad Reynolds1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Tech Story, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Tech Stories, ENGINE, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Tech Stories

If you watch videos from other countries, where guys are doing repairs that would seem nearly impossible without modern tools, you start to appreciate and understand what our grandparents and great grandparents were doing to make similar repairs. It’s a true testament to how good something can be even without CNC machines or what have you. In this video, the only equipment used to fix this completely snapped crankshaft is a drill press, a stick welder, and a lathe. The lathe isn’t anything new, but it does seem to work well, and the guy using it clearly knows what he’s doing. But the lathe could be 50 years old or 5, it’s all the same.

Watch as this guy cleans and machines each end of the broken pieces, which might actually be from two different crankshafts, slides them together, indexes them, and then gets his arc welding on. He then straightens the crank, machines the crank, and finally drills the oiling holes in it and then sends it on its way to be used in some truck or what have you. It’s impressive and you’ll dig it.

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LS Corvair Project: Figuring And Fabrication, That’s All It Takes To Put An LS4 In A Corvair Right? Facebook Find: This 1980 Z28 Camaro Is Throwback Greatness I Would Drive Like A Boss

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Dyno Proven 500 Horsepower Combos: Three Stock Bottom End 5.3 LS Combos That Will Make You 500 Horsepower Or More.

Dec 23, 2021Chad Reynolds1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Tech Story, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Tech Stories, ENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Tech Stories

I get asked about LS engine combos all the time, and the overwhelming majority of them are from people who think that they need to build an engine with all aftermarket parts. When I ask them how much horsepower they want to make, the vast majority say something like 450 horsepower. This makes me shake my head, because making 400 to 500 horsepower is simple and doable if you have a 5.3 LS that runs. Stock they make 350 horsepower, so anything you do from there will make real power improvements. A camshaft and headers will make over 400, and when you combine an intake, heads, etc, there are real power numbers to be had. And then there’s nitrous! Okay that’s another video, these are completely naturally aspirated combos that are based on a stock bottom end 5.3L.

Check out Richard’s combos, dyno results, and more in the video below.

Video Description:

HOW DO I MAKE 500 HP WITH MY 5.3L? DO I NEED FORGED INTERNALS TO MAKE 500 HP WITH MY 5.3L? CAN MY 5.3L MAKE 500 HP WITHOUT BOOST? WHAT IS THE BEST CAM TO USE ON MY 5.3L? WHAT ARE THE BEST HEADS TO USE ON MY 5.3L? WHAT INTAKE SHOULD I USE ON MY 5.3L? CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ON THREE (3) DIFFERENT 5.3L BUILDS THAT NOT ONLY EXCEEDED 500 FLYWHEEL HP, BUT DID SO WITH THE STOCK BOTTOM END (STOCK BLOCK, CRANK, RODS AND PISTONS). ALL YOU NEED ARE THE RIGHT HEADS, CAM AND INTAKE (WITH HEADERS) AND YOU TOO CAN REACH THE 500-HP MARK.

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New Product Install: New Mid-Mount Gen III HEMI Front Accessory Drive – HEMI Swap Greatness!

Dec 23, 2021Chad Reynolds1320 New Drag Race Products, Apex New Products, ENGINE, ENGINES, New Products, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL New Truck Products

One of the most annoying and frustrating parts of any late-model engine swap can be fitting a bunch of accessories that never came in your car up front and in between the engine and radiator. Whether you realize it or not, almost all of the late model V8 cars are considerably larger than their previous counterparts. A new Challenger is bigger than a 1970 Challenger, for example, and so is the underhood space. These new cars are designed to fit around all the stuff that needs to be on these late model engines, and the older cars weren’t. Thankfully the gang at Holley has come up with the solution. Their new Mid Mount accessory drive system is a game-changer.

When Holley came out with accessory drive systems for the LS engine it made swapping one into just about anything much less of a headache, and now Mopar fanatics are going to benefit from the same technology. Their bracketless design means everything fits tight to the block minimizing any chance of interference between accessories and the chassis, body, etc.

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Holley’s new Gen III Hemi Mid-Mount Accessory Drive Kits offers a simple, clean and reliable way to install all of the serpentine belt-driven accessories for your late-model Mopar engine onto our patent-pending bracket-less design. This allows the alternator, air conditioning pump, power steering pump, and everything else to be mounted tighter to the engine, making a Gen III Hemi swap an easier affair, regardless if you are using a VVT or non-VVT engine in your build! https://www.holley.com/products/engin…

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HOW TO MAKE CHEAP BBC POWER. JUNKYARD 454 VS NITROUS AND TURBO. DIY POWER, BOOST, BIG BLOCK.

Oct 08, 2021Chad ReynoldsENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

Just because the LS engine has been so popular the past several years, doesn’t mean that other engines are irrelevant, and I often refer to a Big Block Chevrolet as a “man motor” for a reason. They make big power, big grunt, and are still BY FAR the most popular engine platform for racing. Period. They also happen to be a great engine for towing, when properly setup, and they came in a jillion trucks over the years. I happen to own a big block powered square body dually and have been debating what to do to make the 454 under the hood even more capable while pulling a big trailer down the highway. Should I go for a turbo combo? A blower? More inches? We shall see.

But what if you want to make cheap power for your hot rod? This video is all about DIY horsepower using the big block you already have, and I love Richard for it. Watch, learn, and tell us what you think.

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HOW DO I MAKE CHEAP, JUNKYARD BIG BLOCK CHEVY POWER? THE ANSWER IS EASY, JUST ADD NOS OR BOOST! NOTHING BEATS THE JUNKYARD FOR AFFORDABLE, PERFORMANCE MOTORS. CHECK OUT THE TESTING ON THIS GEN 6, 454 BBC. TO ILLUSTRATE HOW EASY IT IS TO ADD BIG POWER, I FIRST COMPARED THE FACTORY EFI INDUCTION TO A SIMPLE CARBURETOR AND DUAL PLANE. THEN, I APPLIED A LOWBUCK (HOLLEY SNIPER) PLATE NITROUS SYSTEM. THEN AFTER ADDING A CAM AND SPRINGS (TYPICAL UPGRADE), I SHOWED HOW EASY AND EFFECTIVE IT IS TO ADD BOOST FROM A TURBO(S). WITH RING GAP, THIS TURBO 454 EASILY EXCEEDED 800 HP! WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH 800 HP AND OVER 800 LB-FT OF TORQUE?

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An Electric Subaru Brat? Okay, This Is An Electric Vehicle Swap We Think Might Be Real Fun!

Jul 10, 2021Chad ReynoldsCAR FEATURES, DRIVETRAIN, ENGINE, Hack of the Week, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

The idea of taking a gas or diesel-powered car and making it electric intrigues me. I think it would be a fun project and have been thinking about a few different fun cars to do the conversion on. Of course, I have a jillion other projects going so there isn’t much need to be worrying about anything in the short term, but I certainly think it’s a fun idea and love checking out projects that other people are doing. So when James Fleischman at Flash Drive Motors sent me an email with a link to this Brat build I was intrigued.

Finding out that he’s located just outside of Austin, which is only a few hours drive from me, also made me want to go and play with electric cars so trust me that’s on the list of must-do things this summer.

But back to this project. This one is a Subaru Brat, you know, the little truck that came with the seats in the back. It was in really good shape, as it had been driven on the road up until 2017 but it still needed to get redone. Luckily, Flash Drive is all about restoring cars and not just making them electric. In fact, they will gladly work on your gasoline-powered ride, do EFI conversions, etc.

But I digress! Here are the first two videos in the Electric Brat conversion series, and we’ll have more tomorrow!

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Rebeldryver’s Garage: The Intro Of The 400 Power Adder Small Block – Boost Ready Baby!

Apr 04, 2021Chad ReynoldsENGINE, Tech Stories

It’s time for Scott to get his 1965 Impala back on the road after years of neglect. But to do that means a new engine, new trans?, more power and even more fun. This is the 400 cubic inch Blueprint Engines Power Adder Small Block, which is the same engine we’ve made over 1,200 horsepower with after adding a Procharger and some other goodies. This engine is fully capable of supporting 1,000 horsepower and we know the short block is up the task of more than that for sure. In this video Scott goes through the specs on the engine, the process of building it and testing it, and what he plans to do with it in his Impala.

Here is all the information from Rebeldryver himself.

I am putting together my small block 400 from BluePrint Engines. This is their part number BP4003CT1. This is their power adder ready 400. Just add your own boost or nitrous to it and make big power from a small block Chevy. I am planning on installing twin turbos in the future. See it on their website: https://blueprintengines.com/products... This engine is destined for my 1965 Impala SS. In this video I am installing an Edelbrock 2925 Super Victor intake, Holley 0-4781S 850 double pumper, and a MSD 8360 ready to run distributor.

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First Look: 2021 Nissan Rogue

2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum

Nissan revealed the third generation of its popular compact SUV today via an online presentation. The redesigned-for-2021 Nissan Rogue gets new features, a bit more horsepower, and wears fresh styling that is a bit sharper-edged than before.

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2021 Nissan Rogue

Despite an all-new platform, the new Rogue’s dimensions are barely changed. All exterior measurements stand pat except for overall length (1.5 inches shorter) and height (0.2 inches lower). The Rogue remains one of the most spacious vehicles in the compact SUV class; cargo volume behind the rear seats is unchanged at 39.3 cubic feet, but the capacity with the rear seats folded down grows from 70.0 to 74.1 cubic feet.

2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum

As before, S, SV, and SL trim levels are available, but a top-line Platinum model also joins the roster—it comes standard with features such as semi-aniline leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch Digital Dashboard display, and navigation-linked ProPILOT Assist driving-aid system. All Rogues get the same engine: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that makes 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque—those figures are 11 hp and 6 lb-ft better than the previous-gen Rogue. As before, a continuously variable automatic (CVT) is the lone transmission, and all models are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

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2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum

Nissan calls the new Rogue’s interior a “family hub,” and emphasizes the Rogue’s family-friendly features. A redesigned electronic gear selector frees up space for a “floating” center console with an open purse-shelf area underneath. The rear seats have been designed with child-seat installation in mind, and the rear doors open almost 90 degrees for easy ingress and egress. The available remote engine start with Intelligent Climate Control allows the driver to pre-heat or pre-cool the vehicle before getting in. The keyless-entry system now includes lock/unlock buttons on all four doors instead of just the front doors, and the Rogue’s novel Divide-n-Hide cargo management system, which uses configurable divider panels in the rear cargo area, has been redesigned.

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2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum

Newly available features include a wireless smartphone charger, full-color 10.8-inch head-up display, and tri-zone climate control. Other available features include heated front and rear seats, heated outside mirrors, heated steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay, hands-free power liftgate, and a 360-degree around-view monitor.

Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 suite of active safety technologies, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, rear automatic braking, and automatic high-beam headlights, is standard on all models. Also standard are a driver alertness monitor and a rear-door alert feature which reminds drivers to check the rear seat for children, pets, or items that may have been forgotten.

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2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum

The available ProPILOT Assist system, which pairs adaptive cruise control with lane-centering steering assist, has been updated with next-generation radar and camera technology that Nissan says enables smoother braking, better steering-assist feel, and improved detection performance when other vehicles cut into the lane. A ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link feature is standard on the top-line Platinum and optional on SL; it pairs the driving-assist system with the navigation-system, which can automatically slow the vehicle for upcoming road curves and freeway exits.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue is slated to go on sale this fall. Full specs and pricing will be announced closer to that time.

CG Says:

No big surprises here; the 2021 Nissan Rogue strikes us as a fairly conventional redesign, with no radical changes from the previous generation. That’s sound strategy on Nissan’s part, because the Rogue is its best-selling vehicle in the U.S. The focus here is on family-friendly features and safety, as well as daily-commuter comfort and convenience. Value pricing has also been a key part of the Rogue’s appeal, and we expect that to continue with this redesigned model.

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Written by: Damon Bell on June 15, 2020.