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red car racing down the drag strip
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5 Modern Suspension Mods for Classic Rides

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Belltech, BMR Suspension, Calvert, Competition Engineering, Control Arms, Frame Connectors, Hotchkis, Lakewood, QA1, Rear Traction Devices, Shock Absorbers, Suspension, Sway Bars

Building a hot rod is not like it was in the old days. Then again, muscle cars then weren’t what they

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Chevy Drag Car Launches at 2018 Chevrolet Performance USNats
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Adjusting That Rear End: Get Traction Under Control

March 5, 2020September 2, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments 4-Link Setup, Adjustable Shocks, BMR Suspension, Calvert, drag racing, Leaf Springs, Moroso, QA1, Suspension, Traction

In taking that hot-rod to the drag strip, you’ve found that there’s a lot more to it than beefing up

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Hotchkis suspension on GM A Body Chevelle
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1964 -1972 GM A Bodies: Revisiting History with Modern Suspension

December 12, 2019December 13, 2019 Mark Williams 0 Comments Art Morrison, Bilstein, Classic Muscle, Edelbrock, Global West Suspension, GM, GM A Platform, Hellwig, Hotchkis, KYB, Monroe, Muscle Cars, OPG, QA1, Ridetech, Speedtech, Year One

We recently visited 1964 -1972 GM A Bodies here on The Engine Block, fan-boying over their legendary status as performance

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Many owners dream of bringing their classic muscle cars into the modern era, but nothing sounds quite so seductive as a pro touring setup.
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Modern Classics: Chasing A Pro Touring Setup

May 29, 2019February 16, 2021 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments American Muscle, American Powertrain, Brembo, Classic Muscle, Hotchkis, Modern Muscle, Muscle Car, Performance, Pro-Touring, QA1, SST Shift, Wilwood

When it comes to muscle car builds, many enthusiasts get caught up in the “impact” factor. But the truth is,

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2018 Hot Rod Power Tour
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Gear Up for the 2018 HOT ROD Power Tour

May 30, 2018September 22, 2020 Mark Williams 0 Comments Edelbrock, FiTech, Hot Rod, Hot Rod Power Tour, Mothers, Optima Batteries, Painless Wiring, QA1, Road Trip, Touring

Are you tough? Is your ride tough? Are you willing to test your limits to discover just what you’re made

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Hot Rod into Modern Era
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Bring Your Hot Rod into the Modern Age

May 4, 2018June 25, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments American Powertrain, Brakes, Chuck Wanamaker, Edelbrock, engine, Fuel Injection, Hot Rod, Modifications, Muscle Car, Overdrive, Performance, Project, QA1, Suspension, Tires, US Wheel, Wheels, Wilwood

Speed customers are driven by a similar passion. They want to build their classic car or truck into their dream ride. It’s

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Edelbrock 1932 Ford Roadster E-Force
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Tech Corner: Trim the Fat and Lighten Up Ride Weight

April 5, 2018September 10, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments American Racing, Cragar, Edelbrock, engine, Hotchkis, Performance, Procar, QA1, RCI, speed, Suspension, Tires, Weight, Wheels

We’re just gonna go ahead and say it. It’s not all about making more horsepower. Sure, a hot engine and

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Subframe connectors
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Tech Corner: Subframe Connectors are a Worthy Investment

March 22, 2018September 10, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Hotchkis, Muscle Car, Performance Mod, QA1, Subframe Connector, Unibody

Some of the hottest performance muscle cars are built on the unibody platform. Firebirds, Camaros, Mustangs, and just about anything

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Super Chevy - Tubular Suspension
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Tech Corner: Tubular Suspension is a No-Brainer Upgrade

February 1, 2018September 10, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Performance, QA1, Suspension, Tubular

If you’re looking to improve the performance and clearance of your ride, then adding tubular suspension components is almost a

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Hellwig Products sway control
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Tech Corner: Taking Control with Aftermarket Sway Bars Installation

January 11, 2018April 21, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Hellwig Products, Hotchkis, installation, QA1, speed, Sway Bars, Sway Control, upgrade

Imagine driving along at a decent speed. You’re not trying to break any records, more so keeping a steady pace.

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Learn what’s new on Jeep’s menu for the 2023 model year. With the recent launch of several new and majorly

Moroso Dry Sump Oil Tanks Keep Racers In Mind
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Moroso Dry Sump Oil Tanks Keep Racers In Mind

December 21, 2022 Mark Williams 1
Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars
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Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars

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Auto Industry News: November Sales, New Vehicles, More Gift-Giving Ideas, & Whispers of a Corvette Sub-Brand
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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System
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