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Features

Hughes Engines Tech Center: How a 360-Powered Demon Dips Into ...

Kent Will

December 29, 2021

The high-revving, small block A-body might’ve been one of Mopar’s greatest moments. If all you’ve ever piloted is a big block B-body, then the thrill of thrashing a 340 needs to be added to your ...

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Features

Hughes Engines Tech Center: Jet Boat Makes Waves With Magnum ...

Kent Will

November 8, 2021

Chrysler’s forays into non-vehicular powersports over the years have been interesting to say the least. The Sno-Runner was probably the most infamous of those experiments as a mono-blade snowmobile touted to be low cost, portable, ...

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Brazen – '69 Dodge Charger

Gallery: Why We Went With Doug’s Headers for Project Brazen

Kevin Shaw

October 25, 2021

Now with our 1969 Dodge Charger R/T project “Brazen” running strong and the to-do list on the dry erase board hanging in our garage dwindling down to a handful of lines, we can finally catch ...

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Features

Hughes Engines Tech Center: A Solid Cam Smokes The Tires ...

Kent Will

October 11, 2021

Anybody can power-brake a burnout, but a dirty dump of the clutch and ensuing steering wheel struggle can separate the wheat from the chaff pretty quickly. Of course, engine, transmission, rear end, and driver all ...

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News

A Vintage Sun Distributor Tester Finds A Fitting Home At ...

Kent Will

September 29, 2021

Sun distributor testers have become one of the ultimate centerpieces for any vintage shop equipment collector’s horde. Designed with a distinctive 1950s feel, their traditional red and hammertone blue paint scheme is an instant eye-catcher. ...

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News

Video: How Air Conditioning Works In Less Than 3 Minutes ...

Kent Will

September 13, 2021

For many, automotive air conditioning has long been a system shrouded in mystery. Clambering in to any old jalopy equipped with A/C and flipping the fan switch brings with it the expectation that passengers will ...

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Engine

Hughes Engines Tech Center: 700HP Small Block Is Straight Up ...

Kent Will

September 9, 2021

Pushing redline in a small block Mopar is a feeling unlike that which any B or RB engine can provide. The short stroke’s ability to spin up at such an incredible rev rate is what ...

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Interior

Gallery: DIY Fix For A Floppy Rear View Mirror

Kent Will

August 24, 2021

Stomping on the loud pedal can bring on a rush of sensory experiences ranging from the deafening roar of the engine to the smell of freshly-cooked rubber on heated pavement. For our 1969 Dodge Super ...

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Engine

Hughes Engines Tech Center: How Can A G3 Hemi Hammer ...

Kent Will

August 2, 2021

Hemi cylinder heads, both vintage and modern, have shown time and again that they’re able to support big power, especially in ported form. Couple them with the right combination of hi-po parts and it’s plenty ...

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News

Video: Silver Sport Transmissions Sets Bellhousing Alignment The Easy Way

Kent Will

July 28, 2021

Improper driveline alignment can be the bearer of bad news in a multitude of ways. Vibration, premature wear, and ill-fitting parts can all be symptoms of something that’s not all that difficult to fix, especially ...

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