November 2018 – Page 4 – The Engine Block

Grab your keys, crank up the tunes, and come along with us while we road trip around the country looking at the top performance driving schools!

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The Top Performance Driving Schools Across the Country

November 9, 2018May 11, 2022 Brian Stone 0 Comments BMW M School, Bondurant Method, Bondurant Racing School, Bridgestone Winter Driving School, DirtFish Rally School, Drifting, Driving Experiences, Driving Habits, Driving Programs, Driving Schools, Exotics Racing, Motorsports, Performance Driving, Performance Driving Schools, Porsche Experience Center, Porsche Track Experience, Rally, Road Courses, Skip Barber Racing School, Supercar, Team O’Neill Rally School, Winter Driving

We all suffered through some form of Driver’s Ed before we got our license. And while those courses do a

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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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Snow-covered car with the word HELP written on its windshield

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Winter Car Storage Tips To Keep Your Summer Ride Lookin’ Good

November 7, 2018September 1, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Battery Care, Car Care, Car Fluids, Covercraft, Deltran, Fluid Film, Lucas Oil, NOCO, prevention, Undercarriage Protection, Vehicle Care, Winter Storage, Winterizing

It might only be November, but we’re already having flashbacks to that horror-show pileup on I-95 that stranded drivers right

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Investing in rust repair is something nobody wants to deal with, but it's something we inevitably have to face---especially if you live in the colder regions of the world.

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5 Prime Areas to Look for Rust

November 7, 2018November 6, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Checking for Rust, Floor Pans, Frame, Frame Rails, Quarter Panels, Rocker Panels, Rust, Rust Inspection, Rust Prevention, rust removal, Rust Repair, Wheel Arches

Rust. It’s everywhere. Okay, maybe not everywhere, but it’s the stuff of nightmares for the general daily driver to the

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There are many reasons to consider brake replacement or upgrading. While control is a major motivator, it shouldn't be thought of as something that only comes into play on the track or trail.

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Brake Replacement: Choosing the Right Upgrade for Better Stopping Power

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Brake Conversions, Brake Replacement, Brake Systems, Brake Upgrades, Brakes, Brembo, Calipers, Disc Brakes, Drum Brakes, EBC, Hawk, Pads, Rotors, Wilwood

Every performance enthusiast should inspect their vehicle’s brake system when making modifications. In fact, many people would argue that this

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The soft spot of any beast is its belly, and your truck is of no exception. Leaving it unprotected is asking for problems. Here are some simple and proven upgrades you can make to ensure premium undercarriage protection.

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Toughen Up: Undercarriage Protection Upgrades for Your Truck or Off-Road Rig

November 6, 2018April 20, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ARB, Brakes, Bushwacker, Differential Covers, Fab Fours, Fluid Film, Rhino Liner, Rock Sliders, Rocker Panels, Rugged Ridge, Rust Prevention, Skid Plates, Smittybilt, Steel Brake Lines, Trail Armor, Undercarriage Protection, Undercoating

When you’re in a truck, you can feel the nature of the beast surrounding you. The big bumpers up front,

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The new Honda Open Air Concept debuted at SEMA 2018.

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Auto Industry News: SEMA News Roundup, Wrangler Pickup, Honda Open Air Concept, & Huge Addition For Sentinel

November 5, 2018December 14, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, 2018 SEMA Show, Brock Heger, Driven Performance Brands, FCA, Holley Performance, Honda, Honda Open Air, Honda Pioneer, Honda Ridgeline, Jeep, Jeep Truck, Kevin Harvick, LA Auto Show, NASCAR, SEMA, SEMA 2018, SEMA Builds, SEMA Show, Sentinel, SxS, Wrangler Pickup

Consider this week’s Auto Industry News an incentive to try new things. Our SEMA News roundup highlights some of the

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The crown champ, Ford, hopes to strengthen its hold on the market by adding the mid-size truck segment to its list of conquests.

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Top 2019 Truck Redesigns to Really Rev Your Engine

November 3, 2018April 3, 2019 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 2019, 2019 Trucks, Chevy Silverado, Ford Ranger, GMC Sierra, Jeep, Jeep Pickup, Jeep Truck, Jeep Wrangler Pickup, New Trucks, RAM 1500, Scrambler, Truck, Truck Redesigns

For over 40 years, the Ford F-150 has held the crown as the best-selling truck in America. But a title

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Considered by many as the first official SUV, the Toyota 4Runner essentially defined an entire class of vehicles. It inspired a new generation of auto making and lives on as a coveted off-roader.

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What to Consider When Converting that Toyota 4Runner into a Dedicated Off-Roader

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments ARB, Bumpers, Cargo Solutions, differential, Fab Fours, Lift Kit, Locker Carriers, Off Road, Off-Roading, Old Man Emu, Overlanding, Rhino-Rack, Rock Sliders, Rooftop Tent, Skid Plates, Snorkel, Stinger Bumpers, Suspension, SUV, Thule, Toyota, Toyota 4Runner, Tuff Stuff Overland, Undercarriage Protection

Toyota—it’s a brand that took the truck market by surprise. When these small haulers first landed in North America during

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Automotive wiring is one of those jobs that you either love or hate.

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Tools for Tackling Automotive Wiring

November 1, 2018April 20, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Connector Set, Crimper, Multi-Meter, Test Light, Tools, Wire Repairs, Wire Stripper, Wiring, Wiring Station

Automotive wiring is one of those jobs that you either love or hate. There are just as many who find

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