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Read about this Small Block Ford built by the School of Automotive Machinists for the Engine Masters Challenge - Popular Hot Rodding Magazine more

Supercharged Gen. III LS1 Chevrolet Small-Block - Roots-Blown Gen III

We stick an old-school 6-71 Roots Blower on top of a late model LS small-block and make big horsepower more

1970 Ford Fairlane - Project Car - Making Smoke

Read about installing a B&M Racing launch control system - Popular Hot Rodding Magazine more

Chrysler 331 Hemi - Affordable Excellence: Part II

Read part 2 of the Chrysler 331 Hemi build - Street Rodder Magazine more

Front End Rebuild - Straight As An Arrow

GM's 1964-1972 mid-size A-body is arguably the most prolific musclecar ever built. Its various forms include, but are not limited to... more

Testing Flow - Know the Flow

Read all about airflow for your engine and the best that SuperFlow has to offer - Engine Masters Magazine more

Automotive Questions - Pit Stop

Got a question about your hot rod? Whether it's driveability woes, parts-swapping and interchange advice, help in locating a hard-to-find part, or even off-the-wall theoretical inquiries, we'll cover it here in our virtual garage. I'll answer as many of your q more

Car Hood Louvers - The Hole Story

The link between louvers and performance, while indirect, is strong. Read the full story on car hood louvers and waste heat ventilation only at Street Rodder Magazine online. more

Stainless Brake Lines - Making Stainless Painless

Plumbing a street rod can be a time-consuming and sometimes aggravating chore. Check out as we give you the easy tips to working with stainless brake lines, only in Street Rodder Magazine more

Juliano Shoulder Harness Install - Get Belted

Here are some quick and easy steps to use for installing a shoulder harnesses, only in Street Rodder Magazine more

Engine and Suspension - Bits & Pieces

Here are some easy tips to use for your engine and suspension that suggests, only in Street Rodder Magazine more

Shaver Specialty Service 434 Big Block Chevy Engine - Radical Rat

Shaver's big-block proved to be the most powerful Chevrolet entry at the 2006 Engine Masters Challenge - Popular Hot Rodding Magazine more

1932 Ford Grille Shell - Bending Aluminum

Read About Making A 1932 Ford Grille Shell. more

1954 Chevrolet Fleetline - Garage Scene - CRM Tech - Do Try This At Home

When Chip Foose and Wes Rydell get together on a custom project, step back and watch out. The results are bound to be spectacular. more

1953 Pontiac IFS Kit - Simple Stub - CRM Tech - Do Try This At Home

Whether you're attempting your first build or your 20th, one key to maintaining sanity is finding a balance between what you can afford and the desire to use top-quality parts. Fortunately, the hot rod aftermarket continues to develop quality parts to help us improve our cars, and magazines like Cus more

Installing Wiring Harnesses - Down To The Wire - CRM Tech

Wiring-the mere mention of the subject brings chills to the spines of most do-it-yourself rodders. For many, it's part of the sacred trio of chores left to hired guns-paint, upholstery, and wiring. But for those willing to do some research, practice a bit of trial and error, and spend the time and e more

McLeod Flywheels, Clutches, and Related Components - Tech

Read up on about McLeod, named to be one of the best-known manufacturers of flywheels, clutches, and related components, only in Street Rodder Magazine more

Modifying a Stock Column - Keep Your Column

Learn how to modify a stock column for aftermarket steering. more

Guide to Air Suspension - Air Command(ments)

Air springs have only been part of the mainstream rodding scene for about a decade, yet they're already almost as common as dropped axles and whitewall tires. This is not too surprising, considering the benefits they offer in terms of height adjustment, ride q more