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Tech Articles
Fixing Bump Steer
Bump Steer Explained and How To Fix There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road in your classic ride. You feel the rumble of the
Engine Swaps: What Fits In Your Ride?
Engine Swaps: Dimensions Of SBC, BBC, and LS Engines What makes a muscle car, a muscle car? The engine under the hood! The reason these
Exhaust: 304 or 409 Stainless Steel?
Stainless Steel: 304 or 409? Exhaust systems are prone to rusting and rusting through. They are comprised of fairly thin metal that’s heated and cooled
Spark Plugs: Everything You Need To Know
Spark Plug Styles, Ranges, And Installation Spark plugs are often overlooked components in a vehicle’s engine, yet they play a crucial role in igniting the
Installing Sound Deadener: Do’s and Don’ts
Quiet Your Ride With Sound Deadening Installing sound deadening in your classic isn’t a hard job. Having modern sound deadening pays dividends every time you
How To Tune Your Carburetor
Easy Steps to Make Your Car Run Smooth You don’t have to be a car expert to make your engine run smoothly. If you’ve noticed
Clear-Cut: Setting Ignition Timing
Ignition Timing: Adjusting It Yourself If you’re staying true to old school with a Small-Block or Big-Block engine under the hood, setting and maintaining the
Camshafts: The Basics On How They Work
Camshaft Basics: The How, What, and Why In the intricate dance of an internal combustion engine, the camshaft plays a crucial role, orchestrating the precise
Master Cylinders: The Science Of Brakes
Master Cylinders: The Heart Of Braking The master cylinder is the unsung hero of your vehicle’s braking system, responsible for converting your foot’s force into
Transmission Fluid Levels: How To Set
How To Set The Transmission Fluid Level In Your Car Maintaining the proper transmission fluid level is important for the smooth operation and longevity of
Easily Upgrade Your Headlights!
Make Your Headlights Shine Brighter! When our classics were new – headlights weren’t that bright but back then we didn’t know any better. Drive a
Ball Joints: Replace Only Once!
Replace Your Ball Joints Only Once! Having a ball joint fail can lead to catastrophic consequences. At best you ruin a wheel – at worst
Wheel Offset Vs. Wheel Backspacing
Wheel Offset vs. Wheel Backspacing: What’s The Difference And Which One Do You Use? Wheels play a major component in your ride. Not only are
Coilover Tech: Pro’s and Con’s
Coilover Tech: Pro’s, Con’s And Why You Need Them When it comes to optimizing your vehicle’s suspension system for superior performance and handling, coilovers have
Why Old Cars Used The Same Headlights
Headlights: The Reason Old Cars All Had The Same Ones Back in the 1960s and 1970s, all our beloved classics used the same headlights. They
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Brake Installation Guides
1964-72 Chevelle & El Camino and 1970-1972 Monte Carlo
1967-1969 Camaro
1962-1974 Chevy Nova
Dakota Digital Instrument Installation Guides
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1967 and 1968 Camaro systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1969 Camaro systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1970-1981 Camaro
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1964-1965 Chevelle, Malibu, & El Camino
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1966-1967 Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1968 Chevelle/El Camino Systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, El Camino and Malibu
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1970-1972 Chevy Chevelle & El Camino (SS-Style Dash)
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1978-88 Chevy El Camino/GMC Caballero, 78-83 Chevy Malibu
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
- VHX Instrument Installation- 1963-165 Chevy Nova
- VHX Instrument Installation- 1962 Nova with use of 1963-1965 Bezel
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1966-1967 Chevy Nova
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
