it’s not unusual to find rust in odd places on a classic car, but just like a leaky head gasket: it only gets worse with time. We decided to tackle it once and for all, eliciting the help and expertise of a friend to make a new firewall.
Industry Partners: The Win~Win for Every Gearhead
One of the most frustrating things with a build is when one aftermarket part needs to work with another aftermarket part, but something doesn’t fit, and requires modifications. But when they do work together, like Dakota Digital and Vintage Air products, it’s a blessing.
Project Windstorm: A Milestone Was Finally Reached!
We reached a milestone: we finally dropped the engine into place for a test fit and to assist with planning for the electrical and other components. It was a long wait, but it sure felt good to see how it’s all coming together. The Hellvedere II is officially here.
Project Windstorm: Connecting the Dots on the Redeye
One of the more appealing aspects of an older car is the simplicity of the electrical system: no fancy sensors and switches that control engine function. But swapping a modern engine into a classic changes that perspective as we added the Crate Harness to the Redeye.
Project Windstorm: Creature Comforts for the Cruiser
We swore that at some point Project Windstorm was going to have the ultimate A/C system for those hot summer nights. But planning for it in a modified vehicle like Project Windstorm is made much simpler with the Vintage Air Gen 5 Magnum Mock-Up Kit.
Catch Can vs. Air/Oil Separator: Aren’t They The Same?
An oil separator – or catch can – can be a very important component that shouldn’t be overlooked whether you’re swapping a modern engine into a classic car, or you own a modern vehicle. But if they’re so good, why don’t new cars have them?
The Sleeper: The Misconceptions About The Coolest Cars
When you hear someone say that a classic musclecar is a sleeper, what do you expect to see when you turn to see it? Instead of trying to convince you to agree with us, we asked a couple of friends we watched on TV to see what they have to say about it.
Project ‘Rona: Making Custom Things The Old School Way
When you love tinkering with older cars, sometimes you just can’t leave well enough alone. Our Project ‘Rona has gone through many changes and modifications, and one of the more difficult was swapping a Dakota Digital cluster into the OE cluster housing.
Closing The Gap: Making Sure You Have Proper Airflow
It seems almost every summer, when the temperatures rise higher than usual, overheating concerns plague our customers. Sometimes it’s a simple, often overlooked issue that can be fixed without going to an expensive shop, or by replacing parts that don’t need replacing.
Understanding How An Automotive Relay Works
Most switches handle up to 15 amps, but when the component you want to switch on requires more than twice the amperage, a relay will safely allow the current to flow without overheating the switch. We explain how the relay functions, and provide valuable pointers.