Episode 6 – Rick refreshes the Vortec heads with new head gaskets and bolts. After torquing them down and finishing up the valve train, he installs the new lifters, pushrods, and rocker arms. Now, complete with a new set of rings, rod bearings, and a brand new double roller timing chain – mixed in with […]
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Originally introduced as a full-sized car in 1960, by its fourth generation, the Dodge Dart was a newly stylized compact car with a fresh steering system and redesigns that allowed for a larger engine. If you grew up in the 70s, you might associate the car with the high school staff parking lot, or even
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Produced from 1967 to 1969 and usually reserved for Bonneville/Catalina’s, Prixs and other full-size/muscle cars (though we’ll touch on the exceptions to the rule shortly), the Pontiac V8 428 cubic inch (7.0 l) engine was an evolution of the 421 (a Nascar super-duty favorite) and its basic design. It even kept the same four-inch stroke
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Classic and collector vehicle restorers unite! Something about this story makes it a very important restoration for the ages. Honda mechanic Tim Mings could restore an N600 in his sleep, having successfully refurbished more than 1,000 of them over the last two decades. When he spots the serial number on a 1967 N600, however –
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Close to an Indiana city known for the largest single-day sporting event in the world, waits another legend of motor racing. Winchester Speedway is world famous for a lot of things. Located in Randolph County about 90 miles northeast of Indianapolis, it’s the second oldest purpose-built track in the United States -and the third oldest
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Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in the new, critically acclaimed movie, Ford v Ferrari. The film tells the story of the rivalry between American automotive design team Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles and Italian sports-car designers. Like all Hollywood adaptations, a lot of fiction is intertwined into the movie’s narrative but that doesn’t mean
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In a tiny Worcestershire village about 140 miles northwest of London, England, is one of the most famous stretches of road in the world – the Shelsley Walsh Motorsport Venue. It is the oldest continuously used uphill race track in operation. Anywhere. Fully functioning since 1905, the Shelsley Walsh is a more difficult drive than
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When spring storms finally give way to summer sunshine, it’s time to get your classic and collector cars out of hibernation and back where they belong – outside, at car shows, on display or on the open road. Let’s face it, whether you are a seasoned veteran car collector or a newbie, this is the
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First built under BMC, then British Leyland, then Rover Group and now BMW, MINI remains a British icon after six decades of motoring. Engineer Alec Issigonis’ economy car for the masses is known for its tight handling, snappy engine and great looks, not to mention its diminutive size. The high maneuverability of this 60-year-old
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Two iconic car manufacturers – one that adds the “gold” in gold-standard automotive luxury and one inspired by everyday family life -are marking milestones. Bentley Motors and Citroën are celebrating 100 years in 2019, both commemorating their legacy and popularity with retrospective movies, fabulous events and, of course, limited edition models. The Origins of Bentley In July 1919, Walter Owen
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